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Alpha1 Blockers

  1. Alpha1 Blockers - Adrenergic Blocking Agents

    prazosin  -  Minipress
    doazosin  -  Cardura

    MOA
    Block/inhibit a response at alpha-adrenergic receptor sites
  2. Alpha1 Blockers - Adrenergic Blocking Agents

    prazosin  -  Minipress  -  specific MOA
    • -  For mild to moderate HTN
    • -  Dilates arteries and veins by blocking postsyynaptic alpha1-adrenergic receptors

    • Decreased BP
    • Decreased cardiac preload and afterload
  3. Alpha1 Blockers - Adrenergic Blocking Agents

    prazosin  -  Minipress
    doxazosin  -  Cardura

    SE
    dizziness, HA, 1st dose orthostatic hypotension

    doxazosin  -  Cardura: increased urine flow
  4. Alpha1 Blockers - Adrenergic Blocking Agents

    prazosin  -  Minipress
    doxazosin  -  Cardura

    contraindication
    OB, Lactation, Pedi

    prazosin  -  Minipress: cataract surgery, diuretics

    doxazosin  -  Cardura: geri
  5. Alpha1 Blockers - Adrenergic Blocking Agent

    "zosins"
    • sprazosin  -  Minipress
    • doxazosin  -  Cardura
Author
CharlieSCC
ID
185216
Card Set
Alpha1 Blockers
Description
Alpha1 Blckers, Arenergic blocking agents, antihypertensives
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