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adrenergic blockers
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Drugs Affecting TheDrugs Affecting The Autonomic Nervous SystemAutonomic Nervous System Adrenergic Agents andAdrenergic Agents and Adrenergic-Blocking AgentsAdrenergic-Blocking Agents
2.
Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Instructors may choose to insertInstructors may choose to insert EIC Image #48:EIC Image #48: The Sympathetic Nervous SystemThe Sympathetic Nervous System in Relationship to the Entirein Relationship to the Entire Nervous SystemNervous System
3.
Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic AgentsAdrenergic Agents • Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervousDrugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)system (SNS)
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic AgentsAdrenergic Agents Also known asAlso known as • adrenergic agonists or sympathomimeticsadrenergic agonists or sympathomimetics
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic AgentsAdrenergic Agents Mimic the effects of the SNS neurotransmitters:Mimic the effects of the SNS neurotransmitters: • norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (EPI)norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (EPI)
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic ReceptorsAdrenergic Receptors • Located throughout the bodyLocated throughout the body • Are receptors for the sympatheticAre receptors for the sympathetic neurotransmittersneurotransmitters Alpha-adrenergic receptors: respond to NEAlpha-adrenergic receptors: respond to NE Beta-adrenergic receptors: respond to EPIBeta-adrenergic receptors: respond to EPI
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Alpha-Adrenergic ReceptorsAlpha-Adrenergic Receptors • Divided into alpha1 and alphaDivided into alpha1 and alpha22 receptorsreceptors • Differentiated by their location on nervesDifferentiated by their location on nerves
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. AlphaAlpha11-Adrenergic Receptors-Adrenergic Receptors • Located on postsynaptic effector cellsLocated on postsynaptic effector cells (the cell, muscle, or organ that the nerve(the cell, muscle, or organ that the nerve stimulates)stimulates)
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. AlphaAlpha22-Adrenergic Receptors-Adrenergic Receptors • Located on presynaptic nerve terminalsLocated on presynaptic nerve terminals (the nerve that stimulates the effector cells)(the nerve that stimulates the effector cells) • Control the release of neurotransmittersControl the release of neurotransmitters
10.
Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. The predominant alpha-adrenergicThe predominant alpha-adrenergic agonist responses are:agonist responses are: • Vasoconstriction and CNS stimulationVasoconstriction and CNS stimulation
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta-Adrenergic ReceptorsBeta-Adrenergic Receptors All are located on postsynaptic effector cellsAll are located on postsynaptic effector cells • BetaBeta11-adrenergic receptors—located primarily-adrenergic receptors—located primarily in the heartin the heart • BetaBeta22-adrenergic receptors—located in smooth-adrenergic receptors—located in smooth muscle of the bronchioles, arterioles, and visceralmuscle of the bronchioles, arterioles, and visceral organsorgans
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. The beta-adrenergic agonistThe beta-adrenergic agonist response results in:response results in: • Bronchial, GI, and uterine smooth muscleBronchial, GI, and uterine smooth muscle relaxationrelaxation • GlycogenolysisGlycogenolysis • Cardiac stimulationCardiac stimulation
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Dopaminergic ReceptorsDopaminergic Receptors • An additional adrenergic receptorAn additional adrenergic receptor • Stimulated by dopamineStimulated by dopamine • Causes dilation of the following bloodCauses dilation of the following blood vessels, resulting in INCREASED blood flowvessels, resulting in INCREASED blood flow – RenalRenal – MesentericMesenteric – CoronaryCoronary – CerebralCerebral
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Receptor ResponsesAdrenergic Receptor Responses to Stimulationto Stimulation LOCATIONLOCATION RECEPTORRECEPTOR RESPONSERESPONSE CardiovascularCardiovascular Blood vesselsBlood vessels alphaalpha11 and betaand beta22 Constriction /Constriction / dilationdilation Cardiac muscleCardiac muscle betabeta11 IncreasedIncreased contractilitycontractility AV NodeAV Node betabeta11 IncreasedIncreased heart rateheart rate SA NodeSA Node betabeta11 IncreasedIncreased heart rateheart rate
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Receptor ResponsesAdrenergic Receptor Responses to Stimulationto Stimulation LOCATIONLOCATION RECEPTORRECEPTOR RESPONSERESPONSE GastrointestinalGastrointestinal MuscleMuscle betabeta22 DecreasedDecreased motilitymotility SphinctersSphincters alphaalpha11 ConstrictionConstriction
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Receptor ResponsesAdrenergic Receptor Responses to Stimulationto Stimulation LOCATIONLOCATION RECEPTORRECEPTOR RESPONSERESPONSE GenitourinaryGenitourinary BladderBladder alphaalpha11 ConstrictionConstriction sphinctersphincter PenisPenis alphaalpha11 EjaculationEjaculation UterusUterus alphaalpha11 and betaand beta22 Contraction/Contraction/ relaxationrelaxation
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Receptor ResponsesAdrenergic Receptor Responses to Stimulationto Stimulation LOCATIONLOCATION RECEPTORRECEPTOR RESPONSERESPONSE RespiratoryRespiratory BronchialBronchial betabeta22 Dilation/relaxationDilation/relaxation musclesmuscles
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. CatecholaminesCatecholamines Substances that can produce a sympathomimeticSubstances that can produce a sympathomimetic responseresponse Endogenous:Endogenous: • epinephrine, norepinephrine,dopamineepinephrine, norepinephrine,dopamine Synthetic:Synthetic: • isoproterenol, dobutamine, phenylephrineisoproterenol, dobutamine, phenylephrine
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic AgentsAdrenergic Agents Mechanism of ActionMechanism of Action Direct-acting sympathomimetic:Direct-acting sympathomimetic: • Binds directly to the receptor and causes aBinds directly to the receptor and causes a physiologic responsephysiologic response
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Instructors may choose to insertInstructors may choose to insert EIC Image #52:EIC Image #52: Direct-Acting SympathomimeticsDirect-Acting Sympathomimetics
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic AgentsAdrenergic Agents Mechanism of ActionMechanism of Action Indirect-acting sympathomimetic:Indirect-acting sympathomimetic: • Causes the release of catecholamine from theCauses the release of catecholamine from the storage sites (vesicles) in the nerve endingsstorage sites (vesicles) in the nerve endings • The catecholamine then binds to the receptors andThe catecholamine then binds to the receptors and causes a physiologic responsecauses a physiologic response
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Instructors may choose to insertInstructors may choose to insert EIC Image #53:EIC Image #53: Indirect-Acting SympathomimeticsIndirect-Acting Sympathomimetics
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic AgentsAdrenergic Agents Mechanism of ActionMechanism of Action Mixed-acting sympathomimetic:Mixed-acting sympathomimetic: • Directly stimulates the receptor by bindingDirectly stimulates the receptor by binding to itto it ANDAND • Indirectly stimulates the receptor by causingIndirectly stimulates the receptor by causing the release of stored neurotransmitters fromthe release of stored neurotransmitters from the vesicles in the nerve endingsthe vesicles in the nerve endings
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Copyright © 2002,
1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Instructors may choose to insertInstructors may choose to insert EIC Image #54:EIC Image #54: Mixed-Acting SympathomimeticsMixed-Acting Sympathomimetics
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Drug Effects of Adrenergic AgentsDrug Effects of Adrenergic Agents Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors onStimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors on smooth muscles results in:smooth muscles results in: • Vasoconstriction of blood vesselsVasoconstriction of blood vessels • Relaxation of GI smooth musclesRelaxation of GI smooth muscles • Contraction of the uterus and bladderContraction of the uterus and bladder • Male ejaculationMale ejaculation • Decreased insulin releaseDecreased insulin release • Contraction of the ciliary muscles of the eyeContraction of the ciliary muscles of the eye (dilated pupils)(dilated pupils)
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Drug Effects of Adrenergic AgentsDrug Effects of Adrenergic Agents Stimulation of betaStimulation of beta22-adrenergic receptors on-adrenergic receptors on the airways results in:the airways results in: • Bronchodilation (relaxation of the bronchi)Bronchodilation (relaxation of the bronchi) • Uterine relaxationUterine relaxation • Glycogenolysis in the liverGlycogenolysis in the liver
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Drug Effects of Adrenergic AgentsDrug Effects of Adrenergic Agents Stimulation of beta1-adrenergic receptors onStimulation of beta1-adrenergic receptors on the myocardium, AV node, and SA nodethe myocardium, AV node, and SA node results in CARDIAC STIMULATION:results in CARDIAC STIMULATION: • Increased force of contractionIncreased force of contraction (positive(positive inotropicinotropic effect)effect) • Increased heart rateIncreased heart rate (positive(positive chronotropicchronotropic effect)effect) • Increased conduction through the AV nodeIncreased conduction through the AV node (positive(positive dromotropicdromotropic effect)effect)
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses • Anorexiants: adjuncts to diet in theAnorexiants: adjuncts to diet in the short-term management of obesityshort-term management of obesity Examples:Examples: benzphetaminebenzphetamine phenterminephentermine dextroamphetaminedextroamphetamine DexedrineDexedrine
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses Bronchodilators: treatment of asthma andBronchodilators: treatment of asthma and bronchitisbronchitis • Agents that stimulate betaAgents that stimulate beta22-adrenergic receptors-adrenergic receptors of bronchial smooth muscles causing relaxationof bronchial smooth muscles causing relaxation Examples:Examples: albuterolalbuterol ephedrineephedrine epinephrineepinephrine isoetharineisoetharine isoproterenolisoproterenol levalbuterollevalbuterol metaproterenolmetaproterenol salmeterolsalmeterol terbutalineterbutaline • These agents may also affect uterine and vascularThese agents may also affect uterine and vascular smooth muscles.smooth muscles.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses • Reduction of intraocular pressure andReduction of intraocular pressure and mydriasis (pupil dilation): treatment ofmydriasis (pupil dilation): treatment of open-angle glaucomaopen-angle glaucoma Examples:Examples: epinephrine and dipivefrinepinephrine and dipivefrin
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses Nasal decongestant:Nasal decongestant: • Intranasal (topical) application causes constrictionIntranasal (topical) application causes constriction of dilated arterioles and reduction of nasal bloodof dilated arterioles and reduction of nasal blood flow, thus decreasing congestion.flow, thus decreasing congestion. Examples:Examples: epinephrineepinephrine ephedrineephedrine naphazolinenaphazoline phenylephrinephenylephrine tetrahydrozolinetetrahydrozoline
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses OphthalmicOphthalmic • Topical application to the eye surface affectsTopical application to the eye surface affects the vasculature of the eye, stimulating alphathe vasculature of the eye, stimulating alpha receptors on small arterioles, thus relievingreceptors on small arterioles, thus relieving conjunctival congestion.conjunctival congestion. Examples:Examples: epinephrineepinephrine naphazolinenaphazoline phenylephrinephenylephrine tetrahydrozolinetetrahydrozoline
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses Vasoactive sympathomimetics (pressors,Vasoactive sympathomimetics (pressors, inotropes), also called cardioselectiveinotropes), also called cardioselective sympathomimeticssympathomimetics • Used to support the heart during cardiac failureUsed to support the heart during cardiac failure or shock.or shock. Examples:Examples: dobutaminedobutamine dopaminedopamine ephedrineephedrine epinephrineepinephrine fenoldopamfenoldopam isoproterenolisoproterenol methoxaminemethoxamine norepinephrinenorepinephrine phenylephrinephenylephrine
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents: Side EffectsAdrenergic Agents: Side Effects Alpha-Adrenergic EffectsAlpha-Adrenergic Effects • CNS:CNS: – headache, restlessness, excitement, insomnia,headache, restlessness, excitement, insomnia, euphoriaeuphoria • Cardiovascular:Cardiovascular: – palpitations (dysrhythmias), tachycardia,palpitations (dysrhythmias), tachycardia, vasoconstriction, hypertensionvasoconstriction, hypertension • Other:Other: – anorexia, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, tasteanorexia, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, taste changes (rare)changes (rare)
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents: Side EffectsAdrenergic Agents: Side Effects Beta-Adrenergic EffectsBeta-Adrenergic Effects • CNS:CNS: – mild tremors, headache, nervousness, dizzinessmild tremors, headache, nervousness, dizziness • Cardiovascular:Cardiovascular: – increased heart rate, palpitations (dysrhythmias),increased heart rate, palpitations (dysrhythmias), fluctuations in BPfluctuations in BP • Other:Other: – sweating, nausea, vomiting, muscle crampssweating, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents: InteractionsAdrenergic Agents: Interactions • Anesthetic agentsAnesthetic agents • Tricyclic antidepressantsTricyclic antidepressants • MAOIsMAOIs • AntihistaminesAntihistamines • Thyroid preparationsThyroid preparations • AntihypertensivesAntihypertensives • Will directly antagonize another adrenergicWill directly antagonize another adrenergic agent, resulting in reduced effectsagent, resulting in reduced effects
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Assess for allergies and history ofAssess for allergies and history of hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, or otherhypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, or other cardiovascular disease.cardiovascular disease. • Assess renal, hepatic, and cardiac functionAssess renal, hepatic, and cardiac function before treatment.before treatment. • Perform baseline assessment of vital signs,Perform baseline assessment of vital signs, peripheral pulses, skin color, temperature,peripheral pulses, skin color, temperature, and capillary refill. Include postural bloodand capillary refill. Include postural blood pressure and pulse.pressure and pulse. • Follow administration guidelines carefully.Follow administration guidelines carefully.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications IV administration:IV administration: • Check IV site often for infiltrationCheck IV site often for infiltration • Use clear IV solutionsUse clear IV solutions • Use an infusion device/IV pumpUse an infusion device/IV pump • Infuse agent slowly to avoid dangerousInfuse agent slowly to avoid dangerous cardiovascular effectscardiovascular effects • Monitor cardiac rhythmMonitor cardiac rhythm
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications With chronic lung disease:With chronic lung disease: • Instruct patients to avoid factors that exacerbateInstruct patients to avoid factors that exacerbate their condition.their condition. • Encourage fluid intakeEncourage fluid intake (up to 3000 mL per day) if permitted.(up to 3000 mL per day) if permitted. • Educate about proper dosing andEducate about proper dosing and equipment care.equipment care. Salmeterol is indicated for PREVENTIONSalmeterol is indicated for PREVENTION of bronchospasms, not managementof bronchospasms, not management of acute symptoms.of acute symptoms.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Overuse of nasal decongestants may cause reboundOveruse of nasal decongestants may cause rebound nasal congestion or ulcerations.nasal congestion or ulcerations. • Avoid OTC or other medications because of possibleAvoid OTC or other medications because of possible interactions.interactions. • Administering two adrenergic agents together mayAdministering two adrenergic agents together may precipitate severe cardiovascular effects such asprecipitate severe cardiovascular effects such as tachycardia or hypertension.tachycardia or hypertension. • Inform patients taking inhaled isoproterenol thatInform patients taking inhaled isoproterenol that their sputum or saliva may turn pink.their sputum or saliva may turn pink.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications Monitor for therapeutic effectsMonitor for therapeutic effects (cardiovascular uses):(cardiovascular uses): • Decreased edemaDecreased edema • Increased urinary outputIncreased urinary output • Return to normal vital signsReturn to normal vital signs • Improved skin color and temperatureImproved skin color and temperature • Increased LOCIncreased LOC
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Agents:Adrenergic Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications Monitor for therapeutic effects (asthma):Monitor for therapeutic effects (asthma): • Return to normal respiratory rateReturn to normal respiratory rate • Improved breath sounds, fewer ralesImproved breath sounds, fewer rales • Increased air exchangeIncreased air exchange • Decreased coughDecreased cough • Less dyspneaLess dyspnea • Improved blood gasesImproved blood gases • Increased activity toleranceIncreased activity tolerance
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking AgentsAdrenergic-Blocking Agents • Bind to adrenergic receptors, but inhibit orBind to adrenergic receptors, but inhibit or block stimulation of the sympathetic nervousblock stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)system (SNS)
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking AgentsAdrenergic Blocking Agents • Have the opposite effect of adrenergicHave the opposite effect of adrenergic agentsagents • Also known asAlso known as – adrenergic antagonists or sympatholyticsadrenergic antagonists or sympatholytics
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking AgentsAdrenergic Blocking Agents • Sympatholytics inhibit—or LYSE—Sympatholytics inhibit—or LYSE— sympathetic neurotransmitterssympathetic neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and epinephrine)(norepinephrine and epinephrine)
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking AgentsAdrenergic Blocking Agents Classified by the type of adrenergic receptorClassified by the type of adrenergic receptor they blockthey block • AlphaAlpha11 and alphaand alpha22 receptorsreceptors • BetaBeta11 and betaand beta22 receptorsreceptors
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Instructors may choose to insertInstructors may choose to insert EIC Image #55:EIC Image #55: Alpha-Blocker MechanismsAlpha-Blocker Mechanisms
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents:Adrenergic-Blocking Agents: Drug Effects and Therapeutic UsesDrug Effects and Therapeutic Uses Ergot Alkaloids (Alpha-Blockers)Ergot Alkaloids (Alpha-Blockers) • Constrict dilated arteries going to the brainConstrict dilated arteries going to the brain (carotid arteries)(carotid arteries) • Used to treat vascular headaches (migraines)Used to treat vascular headaches (migraines) • Stimulate uterine contractions by inducingStimulate uterine contractions by inducing vasoconstrictionvasoconstriction • Used to control postpartum bleedingUsed to control postpartum bleeding
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents:Adrenergic-Blocking Agents: Drug Effects and Therapeutic UsesDrug Effects and Therapeutic Uses Alpha-BlockersAlpha-Blockers • Cause both arterial and venous dilation, reducingCause both arterial and venous dilation, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and BPperipheral vascular resistance and BP • Used to treat hypertensionUsed to treat hypertension • Effect on receptors on prostate gland and bladderEffect on receptors on prostate gland and bladder decreased resistance to urinary outflow, thusdecreased resistance to urinary outflow, thus reducing urinary obstruction and relieving effectsreducing urinary obstruction and relieving effects of BPHof BPH
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents:Adrenergic-Blocking Agents: Drug Effects and Therapeutic UsesDrug Effects and Therapeutic Uses Alpha-BlockersAlpha-Blockers • PhentolaminePhentolamine – Quickly reverses the potent vasoconstrictive effects ofQuickly reverses the potent vasoconstrictive effects of extravasated vasopressors such as norepinephrine orextravasated vasopressors such as norepinephrine or epinephrine.epinephrine. – Restores blood flow and prevents tissue necrosis.Restores blood flow and prevents tissue necrosis.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents:Adrenergic-Blocking Agents: Side EffectsSide Effects Alpha BlockersAlpha Blockers Body SystemBody System Side/Adverse EffectsSide/Adverse Effects CardiovascularCardiovascular Palpitations, orthostaticPalpitations, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia,hypotension, tachycardia, edema, dysrhythmias, chest painedema, dysrhythmias, chest pain CNSCNS Dizziness, headache, drowsiness,Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, anxiety, depression, vertigo,anxiety, depression, vertigo, weakness, numbness, fatigueweakness, numbness, fatigue
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents:Adrenergic-Blocking Agents: Side EffectsSide Effects Alpha BlockersAlpha Blockers Body SystemBody System Side/Adverse EffectsSide/Adverse Effects GastrointestinalGastrointestinal Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal painconstipation, abdominal pain OtherOther Incontinence, nose bleeding,Incontinence, nose bleeding, tinnitus, dry mouth, pharyngitis,tinnitus, dry mouth, pharyngitis, rhinitisrhinitis
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta BlockersBeta Blockers • Block stimulation of beta receptors inBlock stimulation of beta receptors in the SNSthe SNS • Compete with norepinephrine andCompete with norepinephrine and epinephrineepinephrine • Selective and nonselective beta blockersSelective and nonselective beta blockers
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta ReceptorsBeta Receptors BetaBeta11 ReceptorsReceptors • Located primarily on the heartLocated primarily on the heart • Beta blockers selective for these receptorsBeta blockers selective for these receptors are called cardioselective beta blockersare called cardioselective beta blockers
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta ReceptorsBeta Receptors BetaBeta22 ReceptorsReceptors • Located primarily on smooth musclesLocated primarily on smooth muscles of bronchioles and blood vesselsof bronchioles and blood vessels
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Nonspecific Beta BlockersNonspecific Beta Blockers • Beta blockers that block both betaBeta blockers that block both beta11 andand betabeta22 receptorsreceptors
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blockers: Mechanism of ActionBeta Blockers: Mechanism of Action Cardioselective (Beta1)Cardioselective (Beta1) • Decreases heart rateDecreases heart rate • Prolongs SA node recoveryProlongs SA node recovery • Slows conduction rate through the AV nodeSlows conduction rate through the AV node • Decreases myocardial contractility, thusDecreases myocardial contractility, thus decreasing myocardial oxygen demanddecreasing myocardial oxygen demand
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blockers: Mechanism of ActionBeta Blockers: Mechanism of Action Nonspecific (BetaNonspecific (Beta11 and Betaand Beta22)) • Effects on heart:Effects on heart: Same as cardioselectiveSame as cardioselective • Bronchioles:Bronchioles: Constriction, resulting inConstriction, resulting in narrowing of airways andnarrowing of airways and shortness of breathshortness of breath • Blood vessels:Blood vessels: VasoconstrictionVasoconstriction
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blockers: Therapeutic UsesBeta Blockers: Therapeutic Uses • Anti-angina:Anti-angina: decreases demand fordecreases demand for myocardial oxygenmyocardial oxygen • Cardioprotective:Cardioprotective: inhibits stimulation byinhibits stimulation by circulating catecholaminescirculating catecholamines • Class II antidysrhythmicClass II antidysrhythmic
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blockers: Therapeutic UsesBeta Blockers: Therapeutic Uses • AntihypertensiveAntihypertensive • Treatment of migraine headachesTreatment of migraine headaches • Glaucoma (topical use)Glaucoma (topical use)
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blockers: Side EffectsBeta Blockers: Side Effects Body SystemBody System Side/Adverse EffectsSide/Adverse Effects BloodBlood Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopeniaAgranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia CardiovascularCardiovascular AV block, bradycardia, congestiveAV block, bradycardia, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascularheart failure, peripheral vascular insufficiencyinsufficiency CNSCNS Dizziness, mental depression,Dizziness, mental depression, lethargy, hallucinationslethargy, hallucinations
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents:Adrenergic-Blocking Agents: Side EffectsSide Effects Beta BlockersBeta Blockers Body SystemBody System Side/Adverse EffectsSide/Adverse Effects GastrointestinalGastrointestinal Nausea, dry mouth, vomiting,Nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, ischemic colitisdiarrhea, cramps, ischemic colitis OtherOther Impotence, rash, alopecia,Impotence, rash, alopecia, bronchospasmsbronchospasms
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Assess for allergies and history of COPD,Assess for allergies and history of COPD, hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias,hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias, bradycardia, CHF, or other cardiovascularbradycardia, CHF, or other cardiovascular problemsproblems Any preexisting condition that might beAny preexisting condition that might be exacerbated by the use of these agents mightexacerbated by the use of these agents might be a CONTRAINDICATION to their use.be a CONTRAINDICATION to their use.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Remember that alpha blockers mayRemember that alpha blockers may precipitate hypotension.precipitate hypotension. • Remember that beta blockers mayRemember that beta blockers may precipitate bradycardia, hypotension,precipitate bradycardia, hypotension, heart block, CHF, and bronchoconstriction.heart block, CHF, and bronchoconstriction.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Avoid OTC medications because of possibleAvoid OTC medications because of possible interactions.interactions. • Possible drug interactions may occur with:Possible drug interactions may occur with: – Antacids (aluminum hydroxide type)Antacids (aluminum hydroxide type) – Antimuscarinics/anticholinergicsAntimuscarinics/anticholinergics – Diuretics and cardiovascular drugsDiuretics and cardiovascular drugs – Neuromuscular blocking agentsNeuromuscular blocking agents – Oral hypoglycemic agentsOral hypoglycemic agents
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Encourage patients to take medicationsEncourage patients to take medications as prescribed.as prescribed. • These medications should never beThese medications should never be stopped abruptly.stopped abruptly. • Report constipation or the development ofReport constipation or the development of any urinary hesitancy or bladder distention.any urinary hesitancy or bladder distention.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Teach patients to change positions slowly toTeach patients to change positions slowly to prevent or minimize postural hypotension.prevent or minimize postural hypotension. • Avoid caffeine (excessive irritability).Avoid caffeine (excessive irritability). • Avoid alcohol ingestion and hazardousAvoid alcohol ingestion and hazardous activities until blood levels become stable.activities until blood levels become stable. • Patients should notify their physician ifPatients should notify their physician if palpitations, dyspnea, nausea, or vomitingpalpitations, dyspnea, nausea, or vomiting occur.occur.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blocking Agents:Beta Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications • Rebound hypertension or chest pain may occur ifRebound hypertension or chest pain may occur if this medication is discontinued abruptly.this medication is discontinued abruptly. • Patients should notify their physician if they becomePatients should notify their physician if they become ill and unable to take medication.ill and unable to take medication. • Inform patients that they may notice a decrease inInform patients that they may notice a decrease in their tolerance for exercise; dizziness and faintingtheir tolerance for exercise; dizziness and fainting may occur with increased activity. Notify themay occur with increased activity. Notify the physician if these problems occur.physician if these problems occur.
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Beta Blocking Agents:Beta Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications Patients should report the following toPatients should report the following to their physician:their physician: • Weight gain of more than 2 pounds (1 kg)Weight gain of more than 2 pounds (1 kg) within a weekwithin a week • Edema of the feet or anklesEdema of the feet or ankles • Shortness of breathShortness of breath • Excessive fatigue or weaknessExcessive fatigue or weakness • Syncope or dizzinessSyncope or dizziness
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications Monitor for side effects, including:Monitor for side effects, including: HypotensionHypotension FatigueFatigue Tachycardia (alpha blockers)Tachycardia (alpha blockers) LethargyLethargy BradycardiaBradycardia DepressionDepression Heart blockHeart block InsomniaInsomnia CHFCHF Vivid nightmaresVivid nightmares Increased airway resistanceIncreased airway resistance
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1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. Adrenergic Blocking Agents:Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications Monitor for therapeutic effectsMonitor for therapeutic effects • Decreased chest pain in patients with anginaDecreased chest pain in patients with angina • Return to normal BP and PReturn to normal BP and P • Other specific effects, depending on the useOther specific effects, depending on the use
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