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stimulated by catecholamines engage negative feedback, stopping further release of norepinepherine. |
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| Adrenergic (sympathetic) stimulation with catecholamines causes vasoconstriction. |
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Adrenergic (sympathetic) stimulation causes increase in heart rate. |
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| Adrenergic (sympathetic) stimulation causes bronchodilation, uterus relaxation, and vasodilation,peripheral arterial blood vessels to dilate |
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adrenergic (sympathetic) stimulation increases urine output due to better renal perfusion and improves symptoms r/t Parkinsons. |
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| Adrenergic/Sympathomimetic Agent Side Effects |
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Palpitations Tachycardia Skin Flushing Dizziness Tremors |
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Adrenergic Agent albuterol Proventil |
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Dose: Aerosol 90mcg per puff. Tablets 2, 4 mg. Syrup 2mg/5mL. ER Tablets4, 8 mg. Adrenergic Recptr: Beta-2 Action: Bronchodilator Use: Asthma, Emphysema |
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Adrenergic Agent dopamine Inotropin |
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Dose: IV: 40, 80, 160mg/mL in 5, 10, 20mL ampule Adrenergic Recptr: Alpha, Beta-1, Dopaminergic Action: Vasopressor(stimulates contraction of smooth muscle in arteries) Use: Shock, hypotension, inotropic agent |
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Adrenergic Agent dobutamine Dobutrex |
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Dose: IV 250mg/20mL vials Adrenergic Recptr: Beta-1 Action: Cardiac Stimulant Use: Inotropic (increases force of muscles contract.) |
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Adrenergic Agent epinepherine Adrenaline |
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Dose: IV 1:1000 in 1mL ampules, 1:10,000 in 10mL prefilled syringes Adrenergic Recptr: Alpha, Beta Action: Allergic reactions, Vasoconstrictor, Bronchodilator, Cardiac Stimulant Use: Anaphylaxis (allergic reaction), Cardiac Arrest, Topical Vasoconstrictor |
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Adrenergic Agent norepinephrine Levophed |
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Dose: IV 1mg/mL in 4 mL ampules Adrenergic Recptr: Alpha-1 Action: Vasoconstrictor Use: Shock, Hypotension |
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Beta-Adrenergic Blocker atenolol Tenormin |
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Available: Tablets:25, 50, 100mg Inj:0.5mg/mL in 10ml ampules Use: Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, MI Dose Range: Initial 50mg daily, maint. up to 200mg daily |
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Beta-Andrenergic Blocker metoprolol Lopressor |
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Available:Tablets:50, 100mg ER Tabs:25,50,100,200mg Inj:1mg/mL in 5mL ampules Use:Hypertension, MI, Angina Pectoris, heart fail. Dosage Range: PO Initial 100mg daily. Maint. 100, 450mg daily. |
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Beta-Adrenergic Blocker nadolol Corgard |
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Available: Tablets: 20,40,80,120,160mg Use: Angina Pectoris, Hypertension Dosage Range: PO Intial 40mg daily. Maint.80-320mg daily. Max 640mg daily. |
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Beta-Adrenergic Blocker propranolol Inderal |
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Available: Tablets:10,20,40,60,80mg. Solution4,8,80mg/mL. Sustained release capsules 60,80,120,160mg. IV 1mg/mL in 1mL ampules Use:Hypertension,Angina Pectoris, MI, Dysrythmias,Migraine,Tremor,Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis. Dosage Range:PO Initial 40mg bid. Maint. 120-640mg daily. IV 1-3mg under close |
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Beta-Andrenergic Blocker sotalol Betapace |
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Available: Tablets:80,120,160,240mg Use: Dysrythmias Dosage Range: PO Initial 80mg bid. Maint. up to 320mg daily |
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| Beta Blocker Side Effects |
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Bradycardia Peripheral Vasoconstriction(purple mottled skin) Bronchospasm(wheezing) Heart failure |
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| Beta and Alpha Combo Blocker Side Effects |
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Ortho HTN Dizziness Nausea Bradycardia Dry Mouth Impotence Bronchospasm,wheezing |
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Beta-Adrenergic Blocker carvedilol Coreg |
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Uses: Hypertension, MI, Heart Failure Alpha and Beta combo blocker |
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| Reduce heart rate, cardiac output, and blood pressure |
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| Beta Blockers Contra's and HTN Stages |
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Stages 1 and 2 for intitial therapy Contraindicated for pts with asthma, type 1 DM, heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction and PVD |
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