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Vasopressors (B1)/Vasoscontrictors (A1) Flashcards

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Drugs

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Epinephrine (Adrenalin) - A1/B1
Norepinephrine (Levophed “leave em dead”) - A1/2, B1
Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine)
Dopamine - A1/B1
Isoproterenol - B1/2
Dobutamine - B1/2

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MOA

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activates adrenergic and dopaminergic receptors

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Indication

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Shock

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AE/SE

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Tachycardia
Palpitations

Black box: extravasation - treated with phentolamine - should be given with central line to reduce risk

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Dosages

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Titrated to target BP
Must be tapered to prevent bottoming out BP

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