11. Peripheral vasodilators + Alpha agonists

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What is the brand name for hydralazine?
Apresoline.
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What drug class does hydralazine belong to?
Peripheral vasodilators.
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How does hydralazine lower blood pressure?
It relaxes vascular smooth muscle and reduces vascular resistance.
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What positional blood pressure problem can peripheral vasodilators cause?
Orthostatic hypotension.
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What is the brand name for clonidine?
Catapres.
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What drug class does clonidine belong to?
Centrally acting alpha agonists.
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What common adverse effects are associated with clonidine?
Drowsiness and fatigue.
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What noncardiovascular condition can clonidine also treat?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).