Adrenergic Nervous System Drugs 2023 104D
Adrenergic Nervous System Drugs 2023 104D
Adrenergic Nervous System Drugs 2023 104D
Agent
SUBDIVISIONS OF THE PERIPHERAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Effects on Body Tissues
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Effects on Body Tissues
Adrenergic agonist
• Called Sympathomimetic drug–
mimics the effect of SNS
• Are related to their stimulation of
adrenergic receptor sites
• Varies from ophthalmic preparation
for dilating pupils to systemic
preparation – support individuals
experiencing shock
Alpha & Beta ADRENERGIC
AGONIST
• A & B agonists – stimulates all
adrenergic receptors
• Agents that affects both A & B
sites include dobutamine,
dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine,
metaminol, norepinephrine.
Effects of activation of alpha1, alpha2,
beta1 and beta2 Receptors
Effects of activation of alpha1, alpha2,
beta1 and beta2 Receptors
Effects of activation of alpha1, alpha2,
beta1 and beta2 Receptors
Effects of activation of alpha1, alpha2,
beta1 and beta2 Receptors
Pharmacokinetic
• Generally absorbed rapidly after
injection or passage through
mucous membrane.