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alpha 1 blockers
What drug blocks Alpha 1 receptor sites
zosin
what do alpha 1 blockers end in
vasodilation and decreased BP
Because alpha 1 blocker block the alpha 1 receptor sites, what does this cause
BPH
What is the main use for Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Phentolamine (regitine)
Name the 1 major alpha 1 blocker that does not end in zosin
Phentolamine (regitine)
Prazosin (Minipress)
Terazosin (Priscoline)
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
what are the four major alpha 1 blockers
BP; HTN; BPH and pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor)
what are therapeutic uses of alpha 1 blockers
First dose effect
orthostatic HTN
dizziness/lightheadedness/syncope
reflex tachycardia
nasal congestion
impotence
Side effects of Alpha 1 blockers
OLOL or LOL
What do Beta Blockers end in
pulse and BP
what must you check when giving beta blockers
, norepinephrine and epinephrine
what do Beta Blockers compete with and block at receptor sites
SNS stimulation
myocardial stimulation
What do Beta Blockers block other than norepinephrine and epinephrine
the conduction through the SA and AV nodes
What do Beta Blockers slow down
Angina
cardioprotective
dysrhythmias
HTN
IOP (intra ocular pressure)- usually pt. with glaucoma
Stage fright
heart failure- EARLY stages
What are some therapeutic uses for Beta blockers
decrease production of aqueous humor and increase outflow
how does Beta blockers treat IOP (intra ocular pressure)
Bradycardia
Decreased cardiac output
symptoms of CHF
AV heart block
Rebound cardiac excitation
What are some side effect of blocking Beta 1 blockers
Bronchoconstriction
Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
Side effects of blocking beta 2
acute asthma
uncompensated heart failure
bradycardia
heart block
contraindications for Beta blockers