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ANS Drugs
Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
Term | Definition |
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Effects of Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists | eyes dilate, decreases uterine activity, low mouth salivation and secretions, bronchodilation, high HR, high blood flow, increases BP, low pancreatic secretions, low GI secretion and motility, sweating, low renal blood flow, piloerection |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Names) | Dobutamine, Dopamine, Ephedrine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Indications) | hypotensive shock, bronchospasm, some types of asthma |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Pharmacokinetics) | Metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine Rapidly absorbed via injection or mucous membranes |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Contraindications) | Pheochromocytoma, tachyarrythmias, ventricular fibrillation, hypovolemia |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Cautions) | PVD, pregnancy and lactation |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Adverse Effects) | Arrhythmias, hypertension, palpations, anginas, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, tension, anxiety |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Agonists (Drug-Drug Interactions) | Tricyclic Antidepressants, MAOIs, RX causing hypertension, adrenergic antagonists |