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| (+) brainstem a2 receptors depresses sympathetic outflow = decrease peripheral R, renal vascular R, HR, and BP |
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diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma
epidural in cancer patients for pain
ADHD
withdrawal (opiate, nicotine, alcohol) |
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| also used for vascular headache, diabetic diarrhea, glaucoma, ulcerative colitis, gilles de la tourettes, hot flashes |
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| more selective than clonidine for A2 |
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| similar to clonidine and guanfacine |
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topical
decrease IOP
reduce aqueous humor production via autoreceptor activation |
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topical
decrease IOP in ocular HTN and open angle glaucoma
reduce aqueous humor production via autoreceptor activation |
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| primarily used for the tx of SYSTEMIC HTN |
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