Vasopressors (B1)/Vasoscontrictors (A1) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Drugs
A
Epineprhine (Adrenalin)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine)
Dopamine
Isoproterenol
Dobutamine
2
Q
MOA
A
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
3
Q
Indications
A
Shock
4
Q
SE/AE
A
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Extravasation treated with phentolamine - should be given via central line to reduce risk
5
Q
Interventions
A
Must be tapered
Infuse through pump