Vasopressors Flashcards
Phenylephrine agonizes what SNS receptor
Pure alpha 1
Is phenylephrine a catecholamine
No, it is a synthetic noncatecholamine
Phenylephrine produces profound
arterial vasoconstriction
What effect does phenylephrine have on SVR
Increased
What effect does phyenylephrine have on BP
Increased
What effect does phyenylephrine have on contractility
No direct effect
What effect does phyenylephrine have on HR
Reflexive decrease from elevation of SVR
What effect does phyenylephrine have on CO
Decreased
- from baroreceptor reflexive decrease of HR
- increased afterload
What effect does phyenylephrine have on PAP
Increased
-alpha 1 receptors dominant in pulmonary vasculature
What effect does phyenylephrine have on CNS
Minimal effects
Phenylephrine is metabolized rapidly by
MAO
-DOA= 5 minutes
Pheylephrine is indicated for
Hypotension
Hypovolemia (until fluid restored)
SVT
Acute cyanosis
Epinephrine is considered a direct
mixed agonist
Epi directly agonizes
a1, a2, b1, b2 receptors
Does epinephrine cause the release of endogenous NorEpi
No
Is tachyphylaxis not with Epi administration
No
What catecholamine is the most potent alpha-adrenergic receptor activator
Epi
B1 receptors stimulated by epi cause an increase in
Systolic BP
HR
Inotropy
CO
Epi cause a ——– in diastolic pressure
decrease
- due to stimulation of B2 receptors of skeletal muscle vessels
Epi cause a —–in pulse pressure
increase
*systolic increase>diastolic with minimal change in MAP
Epi ——- the rate of ventricular relaxation
increases
How is epi metabolized
MAO
COMT
What two respiratory effects does epi have
bronchodilation (B2)
Inhibits antigen-induced release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells (B2)
Epi related positive inotropy, tachycardia, and increased myocardial oxygen demand will have what effect on myocardial cells
May induce or worsen myocardial ischemia
If Epi can cause what effect on tissues
necrosis d/t extravasation
Epi stimulation on the pancreas exerts what effect, how?`
Glucagon release from alpha cells via stimulation of alpha 2 receptor»»increased plasma glucose
Subsequently, increased glucagon leads to inhibition of glucose