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Pharm 10 Adrenoreceptor Antagonists
adrenoreceptor antagonists
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Pharmacology
Graduate
02/09/2011

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Phenoxybenzamine - MOA?
Definition
Irreversibly blocks a1 (>) and a2, indirect baroreflex activation
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Phenoxybenzamine - effects?
Definition
lowers BP, HR increases
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Phenoxybenzamine - clinical applications?
Definition
pheochromocytoma, high catecholamine states
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Phenoxybenzamine - kinetics, tox?
Definition
irreversible blocker, half life >1 day, tox - orthostatic hypotension, tachy, MI
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What is phentolamine and what is it used for?
Definition
a1 and a2 antagonist, half life of 45 min after IV injection, used to treat pheochromocytoma
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Tamulosin - MOA?
Definition
slightly selective for a1a receptors, a-blocker
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Tamulosin - effects?
Definition
may relax prostatic smooth muscles more than vascular smooth muscle
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Tamulosin - clinical applications?
Definition
BPH
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Tamulosin - tox?
Definition
orthostatic hypotension may be less with this subtype
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What are the nonselective B blockers?
Definition
propanolol, nadolol, timolol
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Which drugs have B > a1 block?
Definition
labetolol, carvedilol
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Yohimbine - MOA?
Definition
blocks a2, elicits increased CNS sympathetic activity, increased norepi release
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Which B blockers have partial agonist activity?
Definition
pindolol, acebutolol, carteolol, bopindolol, oxprenolol, celiprolol, penbutolol
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Esmolol - B1 or B2, or both?
Definition
B1 > B2
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What is metyrosine and what is it used for?
Definition
blocks tyrosine hydroxylase and reduces synthesis of dopamine, norepi and epi. Pheochromocytoma
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