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Alpha/Beta Adrenergic and Sympathomemetic Drugs
NSHS
10
Pharmacology
Not Applicable
01/14/2010

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Vasacon-A

Definition
  • Generic Name: Naphazoline and Antazoline
  • Indication: Minor Eye Irritation due to allergy
  • Adverse/Side Effect: Stinging
  • PT Counseling: NTE 48-72 HRS, contraindicated in Glaucoma

Alpha Andrenergic

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Afrin

Definition
  • Generic name: Oxymetazoline
  • Primary Indication: Nasal Congestion
  • Adverse Effects: Stinging, Burning, Sneezing, Dryness
  • Patient Counseling: For the nose; NTE 3 days or rebound congestion may occur

Alpha Adrenergic

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Neo-Synephrine

Definition
  • Generic name: Phenylephrine
  • Indication: Same as Afrin
  • Adverse/Side effect: Same as Afrin
  • PT Counseling: Same as Afrin

Alpha Adrenergic

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Sudafed

Definition
  • Generic name: Pseudoephedrine
  • Indication: Nasal Congestion
  • Adverse/Side Effect: HA, Restlessness, Tremors, Anxiety, Insomnia
  • PT Counseling: Contraindicated in HTN

Alpha Adrenergic

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Serevent

Definition
  • Generic Name: Salmeterol
  • Indication: Asthma
  • Adverse Effect: HA, nervousness, tremors, insomnia
  • PT Counseling: (MDI) Shake well, NTE recommended dosing (BID)

Beta Adrenergic

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Proventil; Ventolin

Definition
  • Generic name: Albuterol
  • Indication: Relief and prevention of bronchospasm(asthma)
  • Adverse Effects: CNS-Headache, nervousness, tremor, insomnia
  • Cardiac-Elevated BP, Tachycardia, Palpatations
  • PT counseling: (MDI) shake well, wait 1 full minute between inhalations, rinse mouth after every use

Beta Adrenergic

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Epipen; Epipen Jr

Definition
  • Generic Name: Epinephrine
  • Indication: Anaphylaxis
  • Adverse Effects: HA, anxiety, palpitations, tachycardia, elevated BP, arrhytmia
  • PT Counseling: For IM use only, read package insert

Sympathomimetic

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Alphagan-P

Definition
  • Generic Name: Brimonidine Tartrate
  • Indication: Glaucoma
  • Adverse Effect: Oral Dryness, burning/stinging, conjunctival irritation
  • PT Counseling: For eyes, dont "Catch Up" on missed doses

Sympathomimetic

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