There’s a step approach which means they’re on just ONE drug in Step 2. They’re on TWO drugs in Step 2 and so forth. Three drugs in Step 3 and, you guessed it, four drugs in Step 4. How do we know which drug is the right Step 1 drug? We don’t know for sure. […]
Pharmacology
Introduction to Hypertension
Hypertension diagnosis, etiology, long term consequences, therapy and causes of therapeutic failure.
Sympathetic Blocking Agents
Alpha, beta 1 and 2 blockers, therapeutic uses and their precautions.
Sympathomimetics
Drugs used in shock, adrenergic bronchodilators, and alpha stimulants (ophthalmic decongestants and nasal decongestants)
Adrenergic Effects
The effects of alpha adrenergic, beta-1 and beta-2 receptors being stimulated by norepinephrine.
Anticholinergic Effects
Anticholinergics block the muscarinic receptor so that the ACh doesn’t bind to the muscarinic receptor and the receptor doesn’t get stimulated. Anticholinergic Effects Anticholinergics will cause all the opposite effects of parasympathomimetics and AChEI’s: Eyes: Mydriasis (pupil dilation) Dry Eye (no lacrimation) Accommodation for far vision Increases intra-ocular pressure (bad for glaucoma) Digestive tract: Decreased […]
Anticholinergic Drugs
Natural alkaloids, synthetic antispasmodics, synthetic anticholinergics, mydriatics and cycloplegics and their contraindications.
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Effects of AChEI’s and a detailed list of the many types.
Parasympathomimetics
Drugs that stimulate the muscarinic receptors and their contraindications.
Muscarinic Effects
Parasympathetic effects from acetylcholine stimulating the muscarinic receptor.