Paramedic Adrenergic Receptor Drugs

Vocabulary flashcards covering adrenergic receptor drugs and their receptor actions.

Alpha 1 Agonist

smooth muscle contraction

mydriasis (pupil dilation)

vasoconstriction in skin, mucosa and abdominal viscera

sphincter contraction of the GI tract and urinary bladder.

Alpha 2 Agonist

smooth muscle mixed effects

norepinephrine/noradrenaline inhibition

platelet activation.

Beta 1 Agonist

positive chronotropic (heart rate), dromotropic (conduction speed) and inotropic (force of cardiac contraction) effects

may increase amylase secretion

Beta 2 Agonist

smooth muscle relaxation

Epinephrine

Alpha-1 and Beta-1 agonist; broad adrenergic effects including vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation.

Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline

Alpha-1 agonist; potent vasoconstrictor with some beta effects.

Phenylephrine

Alpha-1 agonist; vasoconstrictor often used as decongestant or to raise blood pressure.

Methoxamine

Alpha-1 agonist; increases vascular tone.

Cirazoline

Alpha-1 agonist.

Xylometazoline

Alpha-1 agonist; nasal decongestant.

Midodrine

Alpha-1 agonist; used to raise blood pressure in orthostatic hypotension.

Metaraminol

Alpha-1 agonist; increases blood pressure.

Chloroethylclonidine

Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 agonist.

Dopamine

Alpha-1 agonist & Beta-1 agonist; dose-dependent cardiovascular effects.

Acepromazine

Alpha-1 antagonist/blocker.

Alfuzosin

Alpha-1 antagonist/blocker.

Doxazosin

Alpha-1 antagonist/blocker.

Phenoxybenzamine

Alpha-1 & Alpha-2 antagonist/blocker.

Phentolamine

Alpha-1 & Alpha-2 antagonist/blocker.

Prazosin

Alpha-1 antagonist/blocker.

Tamsulosin

Alpha-1 antagonist/blocker.

Terazosin

Alpha-1 antagonist/blocker.

Trazodone

Alpha-1 & Alpha-2 antagonist/blocker.

Clomipramine

Alpha-1 antagonist/TCA.

Doxepin

Alpha-1 antagonist/TCA.

Hydroxyzine

Alpha-1 antagonist/H1 antagonist.

Agmatine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Dexmedetomidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Medetomidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Romifidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Clonidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Brimonidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Detomidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Lofexidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Xylazine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Tizanidine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Guanfacine

Alpha-2 agonist.

Amitraz

Alpha-2 agonist.

Yohimbine

Alpha-2 antagonist/blocker.

Idazoxan

Alpha-2 antagonist/blocker.

Atipamezole

Alpha-2 antagonist/blocker.

Butamine

Beta-1 agonist.

Prenaline

Beta-1 agonist.

Metoprolol

Beta blocker; 1 & 2 antagonists.

Atenolol

Beta blocker; 1 & 2 antagonists.

Bisoprolol

Beta blocker; 1 & 2 antagonists.

Propranolol

Beta blocker; 1 & 2 antagonists.

Timolol

Beta blocker; 1 & 2 antagonists.

Nebivolol

Beta blocker; 1 antagonist.

Vortioxetine

Beta (Blocker) 1 antagonist.

Albuterol

Beta 2 agonist.

Bitolterol mesylate

Beta 2 agonist.

Formeterol

Beta 2 agonist.

Isoprenaline

Beta 2 agonist.

Levalbuterol

Beta 2 agonist.

Metaproterenol

Beta 2 agonist.

Salmeterol

Beta 2 agonist.

Terbutaline

Beta 2 agonist.

Ritodrine

Beta 2 agonist.

Butoxamine

Beta-2 antagonist.

Paroxetine

Beta-2 antagonist.