Respiratory Agent

albuterol (Proventil)

generic name/(trade name):

albuterol (Proventil)

class: adregenic beta 2-agonist-symppathomimetic-bronchodilator

action: causes bronchodilation by action on beta 2 receptors-RESPIRATORY AGENT

indications:  prevent respiratory/CV failure

 (asthema, acute bronchospasm, bronchitis, emphysema, and reversible airway obstruction)

SE: CV: chest pain, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, vasoconstriction

OTHER: HA, restlessness, insomnia, euphoria,anorexia, N/V, dry mouth

toxicity: Life threatening involves CV, CNS

NSG:

Topical Nasal Decongestant

pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

generic name/(trade name):

pseudoephedrine/(Sudafed)

class: adrenergic

action:

indication:

SE:CV: chest pain, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, vasoconstriction

OTHER: HA, restlessness, insomnia, euphoria,anorexia, N/V, dry mouth

toxicity: Life threatening involves CV, CNS

NSG:

Ophthalmic Degongestants

tetrahydrozoline (Tyzine)-Visine

generic name/(trade name):

tetrahydrozoline/(Tyzine)

class: adrenergic

action:

indication:

SE: CV: chest pain, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, vasoconstriction

OTHER: HA, restlessness, insomnia, euphoria,anorexia, N/V, dry mouth

toxicity: Life threatening involves CV, CNS

NSG:

Vasoactive Agent

dobutamine (Dobutrex)

generic name/(trade name):

dobutamine/(Dobutrex)

class: adrenergic

action:

indication:

SE: CV: chest pain, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, vasoconstriction

OTHER: HA, restlessness, insomnia, euphoria,anorexia, N/V, dry mouth

toxicity: Life threatening involves CV, CNS

NSG:

Vasoactive Agent

epinephrine (Adrenalin)

generic name/(trade name):

epinephrine (Adrenalin)

class: adrenergic

action:

indication: 

SE: CV: chest pain, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, vasoconstriction

OTHER: HA, restlessness, insomnia, euphoria,anorexia, N/V, dry mouth

toxicity: Life threatening involves CV, CNS

NSG:

Vasoactive Agent

norepinephrine (Levophed)

generic name/(trade name):

norepinephrine/(Levophed)

class: adrenergic

action:

indication: 

SE: CV: chest pain, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, vasoconstriction

OTHER: HA, restlessness, insomnia, euphoria,anorexia, N/V, dry mouth

toxicity: Life threatening involves CV, CNS

NSG:

ADRENERGICS

"adrenergic agonists"

"Sympahtomimetics"(mimic)

Receptors:

Alpha 1,2 (vessels outside heart in peripheral vascular)

Beta 1,2

Dopaminergic

ADRENERGICS

(sympathetic nervous system)

ALL REVED UP!

ALPHA 1

a1= Vasoconstriction

EXAMPLE:dilate pupils

ADRENERGICS

(sympathetic nervous system)

ALL REVED UP!

ALPHA2

a2=vasodilation

ADRENERGICS

(sympathetic nervous system)

ALL REVED UP!

beta 1

Heart

b1=

+Chronotrophic

+Inotropic

+Dromotropic

ADRENERGICS

(sympathetic nervous system)

ALL REVED UP!

beta 2

lungs

b2=bronchodilation

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

SYMPATHETIC

PARASYMPATHETIC

(CHECKS AND BALANCE)

FIGHT OR FLIGHT

ALL REVED UP

INCREASED PULSE

INCREASED RESP