Term
Direct-acting Sympathomimetics
mostly catecholamines |
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Definition
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Isoproterenol
Dobutamine
Albuterol, salmeterol, terbutaline
clenbuterol
dopamine |
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Term
Indirect-acting sympathomimetics
mostly non-catecholamines |
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Definition
Amphetamine
Cocaine
Dopamine (catecholamine)
Ephedrine
Tyramine |
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Term
| Alpha-adrenergic antagonist |
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Definition
Prazosin
Phentolamine
Yohimbine
Tamsulosin |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Beta-adrenergic antagonist |
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Definition
Metoprolol, atenolol, Esmolol
Propranolol, Timolol |
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Term
| Mixed adrenergic antagonist |
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Definition
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Term
sympatholytic
(reducer of central sympathetic outflow |
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Definition
Benzodiazapines (GABA agonist): diazepam
clonidine |
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Term
Miscellaneous
CCB
vasodilator |
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Definition
Ca-channel blockers:
diltiazem/verapamil (cardiac>peripheral)
nifedipine/amlodipine (peripheral>>>cardiac)
vasodilators: nitroglycerin (venous>arterial) |
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Term
| Muscarinic Receptor Agonists |
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Definition
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Term
| NicotinicN receptor agonist |
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Definition
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Term
| Spontaneously reversible cholinesterase inhibitors |
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Definition
Physostigmine (centrally & peripherally active)
Pyridostigmine (peripherally restriced) |
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Term
| Irreversible Cholinesterase Inhibitory |
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Definition
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Term
| Cholinesterase reactivator |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Atropine
Scopalamine
Tropicamide
Ipratropium |
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Term
| Neuromusclar blocking drugs |
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Definition
Succinylcholine
curare
vecuronium, rocuronium
botulinum toxin |
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