Adrenaline 1:1000 Flashcards
1
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What is Adrenaline?
A
Adrenaline is a sympathomimetic medication. It is a none selective agonist.
2
Q
What is a none selective agonist.
A
It is when it can act on both beta and alpha receptors.
3
Q
How does Adrenaline work?
A
It works by binding to a variety of adrenergic receptors. By binding to them, it creates a number of metobolic changes.
4
Q
How does Adrenaline affect the heart?
A
It binds to beta 1 receptors and this causes an increase in contractility and cardiac output.
5
Q
How does Adrenaline affect the blood vessells?
A
It causes vaso constriction which increases the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
6
Q
How does Adrenaline affect the lungs?
A
It binds to beta 2 receptors causing the relaxation of smooth muscles and bronchodilation.
