Tag: Adrenergic Agonist

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Ophthalmic: Upneeq Intranasal OTC: Afrin, Duramist Plus, Dristan 12 Hr, Cheracol Nasal, Duration, Genasal, QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Sinarest 12 Hour, Vicks Sinex 12 Hour Topical: Rhofade Alpha Agonists, Ophthalmic Decongestants, Intranasal Alpha Agonists, Topical Description Intravenous catecholamineUsed for restoration of blood pressure in patients…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Levarterenol, Levophed Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonists Description Intravenous catecholamineUsed for restoration of blood pressure in patients with acute hypotensive statesPotent alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist with modest beta-agonist activity Indications Indicated for the treatment of acute hypotension, cardiogenic shock, sepsis, or septic shock. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Patients who are hypotensive from…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Myrbetriq, Myrbetriq Granules Beta3 Agonists Description Oral beta-3 adrenoreceptor agonistUsed for overactive bladder (OAB) in adults as monotherapy or in combination with bladder-specific antimuscarinics and for neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in pediatric patients aged 3 years and olderMay increase blood pressure; do not use in patients with…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; ProAmatine, Orvaten Alpha1 Agonists Description Alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist; increases peripheral vascular resistance; arteriolar and venous tone increases and results in a rise in sitting, standing, and supine systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with orthostatic hypotension Indications Indicated in Symptomatic Orthostatic Hypotension, Stress Incontinence (Off-label)…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Alupent Beta2 Agonists Description Oral and inhalational beta-agonist that exhibits non-selective beta-agonist activityUsed in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older for asthma; used in adults for COPD; oral beta-agonists are not preferred for either conditionMore selective short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs) such as albuterol and levalbuterol…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Isuprel Beta1/Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists Description Strong beta-1 & beta-2 effects resulting in relaxation of GI, bronchial, and uterine smooth muscle; may increase vasodilation of peripheral vasculature, and heart rate and contractility Indications Indicated for Adams-Stokes Attacks (Off-label), Cardiac Arrest (Off-label), Heart Block (Off-label), Bronchospasm During Anesthesia,Shock Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Arcapta Neohaler Beta2 Agonists Description Inhaled long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (LABA); given once-dailyUsed for the maintenance treatment of COPD in adultsNot indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma Indications Indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g.,…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Intuniv, Tenex Alpha2 Adrenergic Agonists;  ADHD Agents Description Oral, central acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonistUsed for hypertension in adults; used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric patients 6 years and older and adult patientsSimilar to clonidine but is more selective for alpha-2 adrenergic receptors and longer-acting,…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Symbicort Respiratory Inhalant Combos Description Combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), budesonide, and a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA), formoterol; inhaled twice dailyIndicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older; clinical trials also support this combination for reliever therapyAlso used…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Dulera Respiratory Inhalant Combos Description Orally inhaled combination of a corticosteroid (ICS, mometasone) and long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA, formoterol)Used for maintenance treatment of asthma in adult and pediatric patients 5 years and olderUsed off-label for maintenance treatment of COPD in adults Indications Indicated for asthma maintenance treatment.For…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Perforomist Beta2 Agonists Description Inhaled long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA); given twice daily via nebulizationUsed for the maintenance treatment of COPD in adultsNot indicated as monotherapy to treat asthma; do not use for acute bronchospasm or acute deteriorations of COPD Indications Indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Corlopam Vasodilators;  Endocrine, Dopamine Agonists Description Intravenous dopamine1 agonistUsed for in-hospital, short-term (up to 48 hours) treatment of severe hypertensionTransition to oral therapy after blood pressure stable during fenoldopam infusion Indications For the short-term treatment of severe hypertension (e.g., hypertensive emergency).For nephrotoxicity prophylaxis† in patients undergoing cardiac…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Xylocaine Dental with Epinephrine, Xylocaine MPF with Epinephrine, Xylocaine with Epinephrine Local Anesthetics in Combination with VasoconstrictorsMiscellaneous Topical Agents for Local Pain Description Parenteral combination of an amide local anesthetic and vasoconstrictorUsed for the production of local or regional anesthesia or analgesia for surgery, dental and oral…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Marcaine, Marcaine Spinal, POSIMIR, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine MPF, Xaracoll Amide Local Anesthetics Description Amide local anestheticUsed for local or regional anesthesia or analgesia for surgery, dental and oral surgery procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and obstetrical proceduresNot all blocks indicated for use with bupivacaine given clinically significant risks…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Septocaine, Zorcaine with Epinephrine, Orabloc Local Anesthetics, Amides;  Local Anesthetics, Dental;  Local Anesthetics, Parenteral Description Local anesthetics prevent generation/conduction of nerve impulses by reducing sodium permeability and increasing action potential threshold Indications Indicated in Local, Infiltrative, or Conductive Anesthesia in Dental Procedures Contraindications Hyperensitivity to amide-type local anesthetics,…