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Phentolamine (Regitine) is used for what?
What category is it in? |
Phentolamine (Regitine) is an alpha-blocker that reduces peripheral vascular resistance and is also used to treat hypertension.
Andrengenic blocker |
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Prazosin (Minipress) is used to treat what?
What category is it in? |
Prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha1-adrenergic—blocking agent primarily used to treat hypertension and to reduce urinary obstruction in men with BPH.
Andrengenic blocker |
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Sotalol (Betapace) is used for what?
What is Betapace? |
Sotalol (Betapace) is a nonselective beta-blocker that has very potent antidysrhythmic properties. It is commonly used for the management of difficult-to-treat dysrhythmias.
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Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) is used for what?
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Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) is a beta1-blocker that has become very popular for use in the post-MI patient.
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An increased heart rate is a what effect?
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Positive chronotropic effect
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An increased force of contraction is a what effect?
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Positive inotropic effect
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An increase in conduction through the AV node is a what effect?
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Positive dromotropic effect.
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What drug can reverse a cholinergic crisis?
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Atropine
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Why is donepezil (Aricept) used to treat Alzheimer's?
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Indirectly increases levels of acetylcholine by blocking acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down Ach
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Dicyclomine (Bentyl) is commonly used for?
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IBS
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