Rx Flashcards
(117 cards)
epinephrine
Class: Adrenergics
catecholamines
A1&A2&B1&B2&B3 agonist
sympathetic stimulation = inc heart rate, contractility, BP and CO
low doses: B preferred
uses: cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, severe hypotension, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, urticaria, keep anesthetic “local”
side effect: hyperglycemic effect, tachycardia, arrhythmia, MI
~adrenaline
norepinephrine
Class: Adrenergics
catecholamines
A1&A2>B1 agonist
stimulates peripheral vasoconstriction and inc BP
use: shock, severe hyoptension
side effect: MI due to increased cardiac work
isoproterenol
Class: Adrenergics catecholamines B1 & B2 agonist inc HR, contractility and cardiac output use: bradycardia, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. side effects: tachycardia, MI
dopamine
Class: Adrenergics catecholamines low dose: D1&D2&B1 agonist high dose: A1&A2 agonist (act as vasopressor) increase contractility and HR use: cardiogenic shock, CHF *causes renal vasodialtion side effect: arrhythmias
dobutamine
Class: Adrenergics
catecholamines
B1 agonist
uses: cardiogenic shock, congestive heart failure
(increases contractility w/o increase HR) increases cardiac output
side effect: arrhythmias, hypotension
phenylephrine
adrenergic Agonists/ sympathomimetics
direct agents
A1>A2
vasopressor
uses: rhinitis, decongestion, SVT, hypotension, shock
*big vasoconstriction= increase systemic resistance= inc BP=vagal stimulation= slows heart rate
side effect: rebound mucous swelling
midodrine
Agonists/ sympathomimetics
direct agents
A1
uses: hypotension, retinal exams (dilates pupils)
brimonidine
presynaptic anti-adrenergic
direct, Agonist A2
causes dec NE and suppresses sympathetic
uses: glaucoma (decreases aqueous humor formation)
clonidine
presynaptic anti-adrenergic direct, Agonist A2 causes dec NE and suppresses sympathetic uses: HTN, (inhibits sympathetic outflow) side effect: sedation (CNS active)
oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Agonists/ sympathomimetics
direct agents
A1 & A2
use: decongestion
albuterol/salmeterol/terbutaline (proventil/ventolin)
adrenergic Agonists/ sympathomimetics direct agents B2 causes bronchiodilation use: asthma, COPD side effects: tachycardia, tremor
fenoldopam
adrenergic Agonists/ sympathomimetics direct agents D1 use: severe HTN rapid renal and splanchnic vasodilating effects
amphetamine
adrenergic Agonists/ sympathomimetics
Indirect acting agents
mechanism: inhibits MAO, releases endogenous NE from storage vesicles= inc NE binding to adrenergic receptors
CNS excitation (can cross BBB)
stimulant: increases heart rate and blood pressure and decreases appetite
ephedrine
adrenergic Agonists/ sympathomimetics
Mixed agent
Indirect acting: inc NE release from neuron and binding to adrenergic receptor
DIRECTLY stimulates A1&B2
use: asthma, nasal decongestion, hypotension
side effect: HTN
phenoxybenzamine
adrenergic Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
A1 & A2,
noncompetitive, binds irreversibly
use: HTN
side effect: reflex tachycardia, increased insulin
phentolamine
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
A1 & A2, competitive
causes: dilation of smooth muscle and dec BP
Uses: HTN
side effects: reflex tachycardia and arrhythmias
prazosin
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
A1 selective
competitive
causes blood vessel vasodilation and dec BP
use: HTN (does not cause tachycardia)
side effect: hypotension and dizziness
“minipress”
tamsulosin
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
A1a selective (GU tract)
use: benign prostatic hypertrophy and bladder obstruction
side effect: floppy iris syndrome
terazosin
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers A1a selective (GU tract) use: benign prostatic hypertrophy, HTN
pindolol
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
B1 & B2, weak
intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (less effect on resting HR)
use: HTN
side effect: bronchoconstriction
propranolol
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers,
Antiarrhythmic: class 2
B1 & B2, strong
effect: prolongs AV conduct and refract; decreases HR and contractility
use: angina pectoris, HTN, MI, SVT, ventricular arrhythmia, tachycardia, Afib, Aflutter
side effect: bronchoconstriction, heart failure
metoprolol
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
Antiarrhythmic: class 2
B1 selective
(-) inotropy, (-) chronotropy
use: HTN, MI, SVT, CP, tachycardias, IHD, CHF
less likely to cause bronchoconstriction
side effect: bradycardia, enters brain (CNS sedation)
labetalol
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
causes vasodilation
Mixed: A1 & B
use: HTN, angina pectoris, CHF
side effects: hypotension, fatigue, bradycardia
carvedilol
Antagonists/ adrenergic receptor blockers
Mixed: A1 & B
use: HTN, angina pectoris, tachycardia, CHF
(inc ejection fraction)