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Clinical use of phentolamine
Hypertensive crisis
receptors activated by phentolamine
a1
a2
Clinical use of phenoxybenzamine
HTN caused by pheochromocytoma
receptors activated by phenoxybenzamine
a1
a2
Clinical use of prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin
HTN & BPH

pra=BID
dox & ter= QD
receptors stimulated by prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin
a1
Clinical use of tamulosin
urinary retention & BPH
receptor stimulated by tamulosin
a1a
a1d
Clinical use of yohimbine
inc BP
inc libido
receptor stimulated by yohimbine
a2
all of the drugs used to treat HTN
Propranolol
metoprolol
atenolol
nebivolol
esmolol
pindolol
acebutalol
labetolol
clonidine
Clinical use of propranolol
HTN
MI
CHF
Hyperthyroid
migraine
cirrhosis
angina
arrhythmias
tremmors
receptors stimulated by propranolol
non-selective beta blocker
biggest contraindication for Beta blockers
never use for someone with:
pheochromocytoma
asthma (need B1 selective)
do not discontinue abruptly
Type I diabetics should use caution when taking
propranolol

any olol for that matter
Clinical use of guanethidine and Reserpine
none. no longer used
Clinical use of metyrosine
inhibits neurotransmitter release
effect of guanithidine
dec NE
effect of reserpine
depletes NE, DA, 5-HT
effect of metyrosine
inhibits DA

thus decreasing NE and Epi
Clinical use of bethanecol
urinary retention
receptor stimulated by bethanecol
M
Clinical use of pilocarpine
glaucoma and dry mouth
receptors stimulated by pilocarpine
M
receptors stimulated by varinicline
nicotinic
use of verinicline
nicotine substitute
clinical use of cevimeline
treatment of dry mouth caused by Sjogrens synd
receptor affected by cevimeline
M3
receptor stimulated by verinecline
a4B2
what are the cholinesterase inhibitors
neostegmine
physostegmine
edrophonium
donepizil
organophosphates
drug used for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
edrophonium
drug used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis
neostegmine
drug used to counteract organophosphate poisoning
pralidoxamine (2PAM)
autonomic nervous sys activated by cholinesterase inhibitors?
parasympathetic
drugs used to reverse NM blocking drugs used during surgery
neostegmine
edrophonium
treatment for cholinesterase poisoning
atropine and 2PAM
Clinical use of donepizil
treatment of Alzheimers
Clinical use of atropine
counteract:
NM blockers given during surgery
mushroom, muscarine poisoning

reverse bradycardia caused by:
M agonists, Cholinesterase inhibitors, MI

used in conjunction with an opioid for diarrhea

acute asthma attacks
receptors blocked by atropine
presynaptic M2 (low dose)

postsynaptic M2 (mid dose)
Clinical use of scoplolamine
Pre-anestetic (amnesia and dry mouth)

patch for motion sickness
receptor blocked by scopolamine
M
Clinical use of tropicamide
mydriasis for eye exams
receptor blocked by tropicaminde
M
Clinical use of glycopyrrolate
prevent vagal responses during surgery
receptor blocked by glycopyrrolate
M
Clinical use of dicyclomine
GI and UG antispasmotic
receptor blocked by dicyclomine
M
Clinical use of tolteridine
overactive bladder in the elderly
receptor blocked by tolteridine
M3
Clinical use of solifenacin
overactive bladder
receptor blocked by solifinacin
M3
Clinical use of oxybutynin
treat an overactive bladder, post prostate surgery
receptor blocked by oxybutynin
M
Clinical use of itratropium
Sole effect on lungs

bronchodilation

pre-anesthesia:
reduce salivary and resp secretions
decrease laryngospasms
receptor blocked by ipratropium
M
Effects of NE on blood pressure
Inc BP
dec HR (baroreceptor reflex)
when do you get an inc in BP AND HR following an administration of NE?
if you add atropine first
effects of low doses of Epi on blood pressure
inc BP
inc HR

Inc Pulse pressure due to a lowering of the diastolic pressure by B2 stimulation
receptors affected by NE
alpha
B1
receptors affected by Epi
alpha
B1 & B2
Clinical use of Epi
anaphylaxis
cardiac arrest & heart block
Emergency asthma treatment
decreased diffusion of a local anesthetic
effects of high doses of Epi on blood pressure
inc BP
dec in HR (baroreceptor response)
effects of isoproterenol on blood pressure
dec BP
inc HR
receptors affected by isoproterenol
B1 & B2
Clinical use of isoproterenol
emergency treatment of cardiac arrest
effects of phenylepherine on blood pressure
Inc BP
dec HR
receptor affected by phenylepherine
a1
Clinical use of phenylepherine
hypotensive emergencies

decongestant
topical eye dilation
receptors affected by ephedrine
alpha & Beta
effects of ephedrine on BP
similar to Epi, but less pronounced
Clinical use of pseudoephedrine
OTC decongestant
receptor affected by pseudoephedrine
alpha
Clinical use of clonidine
HTN
hot flashes in menopause
pre-anesthetic
receptor affected by clonidine
alpha 2
modes of administration for clonidine
oral
transdermal patch
Clinical use of dobutamine
cardiac stress test

2 min half life
receptor affected by dobutamine
B1
Clinical use of ritrodine
relaxes the uterus
Clinical use of albuterol
asthma
Clinical use of terbutaline
oral asthma medication
receptors affected by ritrodine, albuterol, terbutaline
B2
effect of low doses of dopamine
inc renal blood flow
effect of high doses of dopamine
Inc BP
dec HR
receptor affected by dopamine
low dose- D1

high dose- B1
Clinical use of DA
low does: inc renal blood flow
high dose: IV treatment of cardiac shock
effect of fendolpam
dilation of vascular beds
dec BP
receptor affected by fendolpam
D1
Clinical use of timolol
glaucoma treatment

non-asthmatic
Clinical use of betaxolol
glaucoma treatment for asthmatics
all of the drugs used to treat glaucoma
timolol
betaxolol
apraclonidine
pilocarpine
physostegmine
Epi eye drops
receptor affected by timolol
beta
receptor affected by betaxolol
B1
method of administration for neuromuscular blocking drugs
IV
non-depolarizing NM agents
d-Turboquarine
pancuronium

vecuronium
cisatracurium

rocuronium
which NM blocking drugs have cardiac side effects?
pancuronium
succinylcholine
what drug is no longer in use as a NM blocker due to its effects on histamine release
d-Turbocuarine
what receptors does pancuronium block and what is a side effect of this NM blocking agent
Nn and M
causes a vagal blockade that leads to tachycardia
Clinical use of NM blocking agents
surgery: muscle relaxant
Ventilation: diaphragm relaxant
ortho: easier manipulation of bones
intubation
anticonvulsant
what type of NM blocking agent is succinylcholine
depolarizing
Clinical use of succinylcholine
trachiotomies
intubation
what should you check before administering succinylcholine?
the dibucaine # of your patient

(prolonged degridation time due to a genetic abnormality)
can you reverse the action of succinylcholie with a cholinesterase inhibitor?
no, that would actually prolong the effects
problems associated with succinylcholine administration
prolonged exposure leads to too much K+ in blood and cardiac arrest
may stimulate cardiac M receptors and cause bradycardia
Muscle pain in muscular pts
poss aspiration
inc intraoccular pressure
malignant hyperthermia
contraindications for the use of succinylcholine
burn victims
rhabdomyolysis
spinal chord injuries
muscular dystrophy
children under 8
what is the effect of mechamylamine
blocks ALL sympathetic and parasympathetic outputs to the sys
effects of M1 receptor activation
Increase sweating
Memory
effects of M2 receptor activation
dec HR
bronchoconstriction
effects of M3 receptor activation
Bronchioconstrictor
Secretion from salivary and lacrimal glands
Miosis
Increase sweating
Increases contraction and secretion within the GI tract wall
Detrusor contraction
Promote erection
Vasodilation
effects of a1 receptor activation
Constrict blood vessels in skin, skeletal muscle, and veins
Mydriasis
Contract sphincters
Decreased GI tone
Cause ejaculation
Increase glycogenolysis
effects of a2 receptor activation
Decrease NE and Ach release
Decreases intraocular pressure
Relax the GI tract
Decrease insulin secretion from pancreas
increase in glucagon
effects of B1 receptor activation
Increase HR, automaticity, and contractility
Renin release
effects of B2 receptor activation
Relax the bronchioles
Dilate blood vessels in skeletal muscle
Dilate coronary arteries
Dilate cerebral arteries
Relax the GI tract
Relax the detrusor and uterus
Increase glycogenolysis
Increase K+ uptake into skeletal muscle
effects of B3 receptor activation
lypolysis