Alpha-2 Agonists (Sympathoplegics)
- Hypertension
- Renal disease
- Centrally acting Alpha-2 Agonist
- Clonidine
- Rebound Hypertension
- Alpha-Methyldopa
- Pregnancy
- Coombs (+) Hemolytic Anemia
- SLE Like Syndrome
Clonidine
- Alpha-2 Agonist
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Opioid Withdrawal
- CNS Depression
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Rebound Hypertension if Abrupt Cessation
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interventions
- CNS Stimulants
- Amphetamine
- Methylphenidate
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Guanfacine (Intuniv)
- Manage Disruptive Behavior
- Provide Simple Instructions
Nonselective Alpha-Blockers
- Phentolamine
- Reversible
- Pheochromocytoma (Diagnosis)
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Pheochromocytoma (Treatment)
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Reflex Tachycardia
Selective Alpha-1 Blockers
- "-osin" suffix
- Blocks Alpha1 Receptors
- Hypertension
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Syncope
- Orthostatic Hypotension
Selective Alpha-2 Blockers
- Mirtazapine
- Depression Treatment
- Blocks Alpha2 Receptor
- Antagonist at 5-HT receptors
- Sedation
- Weight gain
- Increased Serum Cholesterol
Prazosin (Minipress)
- -osin suffix
- Selective Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker
- Hypertension
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Nightmares
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Priapism / Inhibition of Ejaculation
- Nasal Congestion
- First Dose Effect
- Administer at Bedtime