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Phenylephrine
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Direct-acting alpha1 agonist; treats nasal decongestant
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Ephedrine
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Mixed direct and indirect actions. It is an agonist at adrenergic receptors, and also increases release of NE; possibly use as bronchodilator; treat stress incontinence
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Oxymetazoline
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direct-acting alpha2 agonist; treat nasal decongestant
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Clonidine
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Agonist at alpha2 receptors in the brain to decrease sympathetic vasomotor outflow;
treats high blood pressure |
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Methoxamine
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alpha1 agonist; used as a pressor
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Terbutaline
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beta2 agonist, bronchodilator or tocolytic (relaxation of uterine smooth muscle to prevent or stop premature labor)
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Ritodrine
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beta2 agonist; tocolytic
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Fenoldopam
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selective dopamine 1 receptor agonist; vasodilator (particularly in the renal vascular bed)
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Albuterol
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selective beta2 agonist used by inhalation for acute attack of asthma "rescue medication)
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Salmeterol
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selective beta2 agonist used orally to prevent exacerbations of asthma.
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