Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetics) Flashcards
1
Q
Epinephrine
A
catecholamine
Beta and Alpha
Treats Anaphylaxis, Symptomatic Bradycardia and Cardiac Arrest
*extreme caution for patients with cardiac disease
AE: increase BP, tachycardia, nervousness
2
Q
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
A
catecholamine
Alpha
Treats Hypotensive states and Anaphylaxis Shock
increases blood pressure by vasoconstriction
AE: tissue necrosis, bradycardia
3
Q
Phenylphrine
A
alpha
Treats hypotension and shock, nasal decongestion
4
Q
Dobutamine
A
beta 2
increases contractility
Treats cardiac decompensation
only available IV
5
Q
Dopamine
A
beta 1
treats shock syndrome, cardiopulmonary arrest
only available IV
6
Q
Albuterol
A
beta 2
bronchodialation
