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Why do I care?
Class Mechanism Dose other info |
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ephedrine
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Vasopressor
Adrenergic receptor antagonist? |
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meteraminol
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vasopressor (antipriapism)
Catacholemine α1-adrenergic receptor agonist with some β effect |
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Phenylephrine
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Function: Vasopressor, mydriatic (pupil dilator)
Mechanism:α1-adrenergic receptor agonist Dose: Info:especially useful in counteracting the hypotensive effect of epidural and subarachnoid anesthetics |
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Sympathomimetic
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Resembling Catacholamines
Catecholamines are hormones that are released by the adrenal glands in situations of stress (fight or flight) such as psychological stress or low blood sugar levels. Increase HR, BP, Glucose eg: epi, norepi, dopa |
