*adrenergic blocking drugs Flashcards
1
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drug example for a-blockers
A
phentolamine, tamsulosin
2
Q
MOA of phentolamine
A
reverses the potent vasoconstrictive effects of extravasated vasopressors such norepinephrine or epinephrine, restores blood flow and prevents tissue necrosis
3
Q
what does tamsulosin treat
A
BPH
4
Q
what receptor do carvedilol and labetalol act on
A
block a-receptors
5
Q
what receptor does atenolol and metoprolol act on
A
cardioselective b-blocker
6
Q
what receptor does esmolol act on
A
strong short acting B1 blocker
7
Q
what receptor do labetalol and propranolol act on
A
nonselective B-blocker
