This document discusses the classification, structure-activity relationships, and mechanisms of action of sympathomimetic and adrenergic drugs. It categorizes these drugs based on their chemical nature, mode of action, receptor selectivity, and therapeutic effects. Key points include: 1) Sympathomimetics are classified as catecholamines which contain a catechol nucleus, or non-catecholamines which do not. 2) They can act directly on receptors, indirectly by releasing norepinephrine, or by both mechanisms. 3) Drugs show selectivity for alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-1, or beta-2 adrenergic receptors. 4) Ther