Tag: Adrenergic Agonist

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; EpiPen, EpiPen Jr, Auvi-Q, Symjepi, Adrenalin, Primatene Mist, AsthmaNefrin, S2 Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonists;  Alpha/Beta Agonists Description Nonselective adrenergic agonistUsed for hemodynamic/inotropic support and bronchodilationDrug of choice for anaphylaxis; not routinely recommended for asthma Indications Indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adults with hypotension associated with septic…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Intropin Inotropic Agents Description Dopamine/Dopamine Hydrochloride/Dopamine Hydrochloride, Dextrose/Dopamine, Dextrose/Intropin Intravenous Inj Sol: 1mL, 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 200-5%, 400-5%, 800-5% Indications Indicated For hemodynamic support or treatment of hypotension during distributive shock (e.g., septic shock, cardiogenic shock, anaphylactic shock, neurogenic shock), open-heart surgery, or renal failure. For the…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names;  Inotropic Agents Description Parenteral direct-acting inotropeUsed for short-term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility from organic heart disease or cardiac surgical proceduresComparatively mild chronotropic, hypertensive, arrhythmogenic, and vasodilative effects Indications Indicated for the short-term inotropic treatment of low output states caused by…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Clorpres Thiazide Combos Description Combination thiazide diuretic (chlorthalidone) and centrally acting alpha2 adrenergic agonist (clonidine).Used for hypertension, but not for initial therapy; used if fixed dose represents effective dosages for the patient after titration.The fixed combination may be more convenient than taking each drug individually. Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Catapres, Catapres-TTS, Duraclon, Jenloga, Kapvay, Nexiclon XR Alpha2 Agonists, Central-Acting;  ADHD Agents Description Centrally-acting alpha2-agonistOral and transdermal drug for HTN and autonomic hyperactivity (e.g., drug withdrawal syndromes); also used orally for ADHDEpidural product is used for refractory pain Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For the treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Brovana, Erdotin Beta2 Agonists Description Inhaled long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA); given twice daily by nebulizationUsed 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…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proair HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil, AccuNeb, Ventolin Injection, Ventolin Nebules PF, Ventolin Oral Liquid, Ventolin Respirator Solution, ProAir Digihaler Beta2 Agonists Description Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA); primarily used as a nebulizer solution or oral inhaler Used for the relief of acute bronchospasm and episodic…