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Adrenergic Agonists
a1 selective
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Pharmacology
Professional
07/21/2012

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Phenylephrine
Definition
epinephrine w/out hydroxyl group
resist COMT = more bioavailable
lower potency
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Phenylephrine
Definition
vasoconstrict and inc BP with associated sinus bradycardia
Term
Phenylephrine
Definition
potent vasopressor with no inotropic or chronotropic effect on the heart
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Phenylephrine
Definition
common decongestant in cold remedies
effective mydriatic
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Phenylephrine
Definition
tx paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia due to relflex decrease in HR
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Metaraminol
Definition
direct agonist a1
indirect increases NE release
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Metaraminol
Definition
reverse or prevent hypotension associated with spinal anesthesia, hemorrhagic hypotension therapy, hypotension associated with surgical complication, shock with brain dammage due to trauma or tumor
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Midodrine
Definition
increases BP by stimulating artery and vein contraction
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Midodrine
Definition
tx autonomic insufficiency and postural hypotension
can cause HTN if patient is supine though!
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not the answer
Definition
made up flash card so this stupid thing will make a quiz
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