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indirect acting antiadrenergic agents are drugs that |
prevent the activation of peripheral adrenergic receptors |
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two groups |
alpha 2 agonists--reduce outflow of impulses along the symp. neurons
adrenergic neuron blocking agents--decrease NE release |
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how do alpha 2 agonsists work |
by inhibiting the firing of sump neurons the centrally acting agents decrease the del of NE from pym. nerves and decrease activation of peripheral adrenergic preceptors |
