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17 Cards in this Set
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Phenylephrine
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Alpha1 Agonist
Nasal Decongestant Anti-Hypotension No COMT Rebound effect |
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Methoxamine
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Alpha1 Agonist
Anti-Hypotension No COMT or MAO |
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Clonidine
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Alpha2 Agonist
Anti-hypertension due to crossing BBB and inhibiting NE release |
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Dobutamine
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Beta1 Agonist (some Beta2)
Increases contractility Spares renal blood flow Some vasodilation from Beta2 |
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Terbutaline, Albuterol
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Beta2 Agonist
Bronchodilation No COMT or MAO |
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Amphetamine
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Indirect agonist that crosses BBB
Increases alertness, performance Appetite suppressant |
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Ephedrine
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Mixed Action Agonist
Induces NE and stimulates all alpha and beta receptors Used with caffeine as app. suppress. Herbal name: Ma huang |
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Metaraminol
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Replaces NE in storage granules
Stimulates Alpha1 so useful for hypotension |
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Phenoxybenzamine
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Alpha Antagonist
Covalently binds Alpha1 and 2 Use for overactive SNS |
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Phentolamine
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Alpha Antagonist
Competitively blocks Apha1 and 2 |
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Prazosin
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Alpha1 Antagonist
Great for hypertension First dose effect so take before bed |
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Propranolol
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Nonselective Beta Antagonist
Good for hypertension and post MI Not good for asthmatic or COPD pts |
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Metoprolol
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Selective Beta1 Antagonist
Better rx for hypertension in asthmatic/COPD pts |
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Guanethidine
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Replaces NE in storage granules
Most powerful antihypertensive |
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Reserpine
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Inhibits transport of Dopamine and NE into vessicles
No NE synthesis or reuptake |
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Methyl Tyrosine
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Inhibits tyrosine hydroxylase
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A-Methyl Dopa
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Alpha2 agonist that is the antihypertensive agent used in pregnancy
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