Vasoconstrictors Flashcards
1
Q
GPCRs coupled to vasoconstriction
A
-a1-adrenergic*
-angiotensin 1
-andothelin A
-vasopressin 1
2
Q
vasoconstriction mech
A
-Ca calmodulin
-=myosin LC
+ actin = contractionk
3
Q
therapeutic use of vasoconstrictors
A
–shock (anaphylactic, brain trauma, hemorrhagic)
-anesthesia
-chronic orthostatoc hypotension
-reduce blood flow
-hemostasis during surgery
-decongestants
4
Q
Vasoconstrictors
A
-epinephrine
-phenylephrine
-midodrine
-droxidopa
5
Q
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