Vasopressors (B1)/Vasoscontrictors (A1) Flashcards

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Drugs

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Epineprhine (Adrenalin)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine)
Dopamine
Isoproterenol
Dobutamine

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MOA

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Epineprhine (Adrenalin) - A1/B1/B2 receptor activation
Norepinephrine (Levophed) - Primarily A1
Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine) - A1
Dopamine - A/B/Dopaminergic (kidney perfusion)
Isoproterenol - B1/B2
Dobutamine - Primarily B1

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Indications

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Shock

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SE/AE

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Tachycardia
Palpitations
Extravasation treated with phentolamine - should be given via central line to reduce risk

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Interventions

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Must be tapered
Infuse through pump

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