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Pharmacologytammie6
Sympathomimetics
Question | Answer |
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Adrenergics | Sympathomimetics/bronchodilators |
Short acting agents- 4-6hrs | -acute reversible airflow obstruction(asthma) -eg albuterol, levalbuterol etc |
Long-acting agents (12hrs) | -used for maintenance -control nocturnal symptoms -bronchodilation eg salmeterol, formoterol |
Ultra-short(<3hrs) | -racemic epinephrine -for status asthmaticus, post extubation, bronchitis. |
Catecholamines | hormone released by adrenal glands in stress situation. Mimic epinephrine |
Effects of catecholamines | -tarchycardia, hypertension, smooth muscle relaxation, glycogenesis, TREMORS and CNS stimulation |