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Adrenergic Drugs
Pharmacology Elstad's Class Final Exam
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Pharmacology
Professional
12/07/2011

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Phenylephrine, methoxamine
Definition
Selective Alpha One Agonist
Term
Clonidine, methylnorepinephrine
Definition
selective alpha two agonist
Term
Norepinephrine
Definition

Mixed alpha and beta agonists

(non-selective alpha, selective beta one)

Term
Epinephrine
Definition
Mixed alpha and beta agonist
Term
Dobutamine
Definition
Selective Beta 1 Agonist
Term
Isoproterenol
Definition
non-selective beta agonist
Term
Albuterol, terbutaline, metaproterenol, ritodrine
Definition
selective beta 2 agonist
Term
Dopamine
Definition
Non-selective dopamine agonist
Term
Fenoldopam
Definition
Selective Dopamine One Agonist
Term
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Definition

 NE reuptake transporter inhibitor

(blocks effects of an indirect acting drug)

Term
Reboxetine (Edronax)
Definition

 NE reuptake transporter inhibitor

(blocks effects of an indirect acting drug)

Term
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Definition

 NE reuptake transporter inhibitor

(blocks the effects of an indirect acting drug)

Term
Amphetamine
Definition

Indirect-acting sympathomimetic

(can be blocked by cocaine and tricyclic antidepressants)

Term
Methamphetamine
Definition

 Indirect-acting sympathomimetic

(can be blocked by cocaine or tricyclic antidepressants)

Term
Methylphenidate
Definition

Indirect-acting sympathomimetic

(can be blocked by cocaine or tricyclic antidepressants)

Term
Tyramine
Definition

Indirect-acting sympathomimetic

(can be blocked by cocaine as well as tricyclic antidepressants)

Term
Metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel)
Definition
Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic
Term
Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)
Definition
Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic
Term
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Definition
Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic
Term
Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
Definition
Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic
Term
Pirbuterol (Maxair)
Definition
Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic
Term
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Definition

Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic

(long acting, shouldn't be used for an acute asthma attack)

Usually combined with a corticosteroid in a combination therapy (Advair)

Term
Formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist)
Definition

 Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic

(Long acting- shouldn't be used for an acute asthma attack)

usually combined with a corticosteroid in a combination therapy (Advair)

Term
Arformoterol (Brovana)
Definition

Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic

(Long acting- shouldn't be used for an acute asthma attack)

Term
Indacaterol (Arcapta Neohaler)
Definition

Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic

(long acting- shouldn't be used for an acute asthma attack)

Term
Ritodrine (Yutopar)
Definition

Beta 2-Selective Adrenergic Sympathomimetic

 (delay premature delivery of a baby)

Term
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Definition
direct-acting alpha 1 adrenergic agonist
Term
Methoxamine (Vasoxyl)
Definition
Direct-acting alpha 1 agonist
Term
Mephentermine (Wyamine Sulfate)
Definition
Mixed-acting alpha 1 agonist
Term
Metaraminol (Aramine)
Definition
mixed-acting alpha 1 agonist
Term
Clonidine (Catapres, Jenloga, Kapvay)
Definition
alpha 2 selective adrenergic agonist
Term
Apraclonidine (Iopidine)
Definition
alpha 2 selective adrenergic agonist
Term
Guanabenz (Wytensin)
Definition
alpha 2 selective adrenergic agonist
Term
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Definition
alpha 2 selective adrenergic agonist
Term
Dexmedetomidine (precetex)
Definition
alpha 2 selective adrenergic agonist
Term
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Definition

 

oral-Miscellaneous adrenergic agonist

Term
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Definition
oral- Miscellaneous adrenergic agonist
Term
hydroxyamphetamine (paramyd)
Definition
opthalmic- miscellaneous adrenergic agonist
Term
Ephedrine (Broncholate, Rynatuss)
Definition
Mixed-acting sympathomimetic + CNS effects
Term
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
Definition
Nonselective, irreversible alpha blocker
Term
Prazosin (Minipress)
Definition
Selective alpha 1 blocker, potent inhibitor of cyclic nucelotide phosphodiesterases
Term
Yohimbine (Aphrodyne)
Definition
Selective alpha 2 blocker
Term
Propranolol (Inderal)
Definition

Nonselective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist

 

Term
Nadolol (Corgard)
Definition
Nonselective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Timolol (Blocadren)
Definition
Nonselective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Pindolol (Visken)
Definition
Nonselective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Sotalol (Betapace)
Definition
Nonselective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Carteolol (Cartrol)
Definition
Nonselective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Butoxamine
Definition

Beta 2 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist

 

Term
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Esmolol (Brevibloc)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Acebutolol (Sectral)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Betaxolol (Kerlone)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
Term
Nebivolol (Bystolic)
Definition
Beta 1 selective adrenergic receptor antagonist
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