Vasoactive/Vasopressin Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Phenylephrine
A
Constriction of vessel’s
Decongestant
2
Q
Epinephrine
A
Constricts vessels/ more so works on the heart
Allergic situation
Emergency situations, shock
Cardiac arrest(no pulse)
3
Q
Norepinephrine-Levophed
A
Vasoconstriction
Acute medical situations that lower bp
4
Q
Dopamine
A
Improve blood flow; shock
Treat low hR
5
Q
Vasopressin
A
Increase bp
Vasoconstriction