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
Beta Blockers
- "-olol" suffix
- Decreases Heart Rate and Contractility
- Decreases Peripheral Vascular Resistance
- Decreases Renin Release
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Angina Pectoris
- Asthma and Heart Block Patients
- Assess Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Masking Signs of Hypoglycemia
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
Cardiovascular Effects of Beta-Blockers
- Cardiac Myocytes and Vasculature
- Decrease cAMP
- Decreases SA and AV Node Conduction Velocity
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Decrease O2 Consumption
- Decreases Mortality Post-MI
Systemic Effects of Beta-Blockers
- Respiratory
- Bronchoconstriction
- Metabolic
- Decreased Insulin
- Decreased Glycolysis and Lipolysis
- Eye
- Reduces Intraocular Pressure
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
- Alpha and Beta Agonist
- Anaphylaxis
- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
- Bleeding
- Cardiac Arrest
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Tremors
- Insomnia
- Multiple Strengths
Ephedrine
- Alpha Agonist
- Beta Agonist
- Rhinitis
- Hypotension
- Urinary Incontinence
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
- Alpha Agonist
- Beta-1 Agonist
- Severe Hypotension
- Decreases Renal Blood Flow
- Arrhythmias
- Hypertension
- Tissue Necrosis
- Last Resort Medication
Dobutamine
- Beta-1 Agonist
- Inotropic
- Heart Failure
- Tachycardia
- Arrhythmias
- Closely Monitor Patients
- Other Meds May Increase Potency