Pharmacology Drug Chart Page 6
Indirect Acting Adrenergic Agonists
Drug Name
Receptor
Therapeutic Uses
Adverse Effects
α, β, CNS
↑ BP
CNS stimulant in the treatment of children with
↑ HR
ADD
Amphetamine
Also used in the treatment of Depression,
Narcolepsy and Appetite Control
Mixed Acting Adrenergic Agonists
Drug Name
Receptor
Therapeutic Uses
Adverse Effects
α, β, CNS
↑ BP
Resistant to COMT and MAO
↑ HR
Treatment of Asthma
Nasal Decongestant
Ephedrine
↓ Fatigue
↑ Athletic Performance
α Adrenergic Antagonists
Receptor
Therapeutic Uses
Adverse Effects
Drug Name
α1 and α2
Treatment of Pheochromocytoma - a
Postural Hypotension
Irreversible and
catecholamine secreting tumor
Epinephrine Reversal
Noncompetitive
Nasal Congestion
Nausea
Phenoxybenzamine
Vomiting
May induce Tachycardia
Inhibits Ejaculation