Term
Adverse Reactions
sympathomimetic drugs
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Definition
Treat with: a- phentolamine
b- propranolol
- constipation, urinary retention
- tachycardia
- photophobia
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Term
overdose
parasympathomimetic drugs |
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Definition
treat with: atropine/PAM/pralidoxime
- bradycardia
- hypotension
- dyspnea
- skeletal muscle and respiratory paralysis
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Term
adverse reactions
adrenergic antagonists |
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Definition
treat a-blocker: dopamine *not epi
b-blocker: isoproterenol
a-blocker:
- postural hypotension, miosis, nasal stuffiness
b-blocker:
- bradycardia, hypoglycemia, mask hyperthyroidism, cold extremities, withdrawal syndrome
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Term
overdose
antimuscarinic drugs |
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Definition
treat with: sponge bath, diazepam (convulsions), artificial respiration
- weak and rapid pulse
- very dilated eyes
- very red, hot, dry skin
- ataxia, delirium, hallucinations
- convulsions, coma,
- amnesia
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Term
adverse effects
neuromuscular blocking agents |
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Definition
treat with: positive pressure breathing, oxygen
* dantrolene
- d-tubo/succinyl => bronchoconstriction, hypotension, tachycardia
- d-tubo=> hypersensitivity in patients w/ myasthenia gravis
- halothane/succinyl => malignant hyperthermia
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