Tag: Adrenergic Antagonist

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Trandate  Beta-Blockers, Alpha Activity Description Oral and parenteral combined selective alpha1-blocker and nonselective beta-blockerUsed for hypertensionOrthostatic hypotension common after intravenous use Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For the treatment of dysautonomia† due to tetanus.For the treatment of hypertensive crisis (e.g., hypertensive urgency or hypertensive emergency).…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Brevibloc Antidysrhythmics, II;  Beta-Blockers, Beta-1 Selective Description Intravenous beta-blockerUsed for short-term treatment of supraventricular tachycardia, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, noncompensatory sinus tachycardia, and perioperative tachycardia and hypertensionRapid onset, short duration Indications Indicated for the short-term treatment of noncompensatory sinus tachycardia or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT),…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Coreg, Coreg CR Beta-Blockers, Alpha Activity Description Oral nonselective beta-blocker with alpha-1-blocking properties; greater ratio of beta- to alpha-1 blocking effects; lipophilic beta-blocker; lacks ISA; indicated for HTN, post-MI, and CHF (improved morbidity and mortality in CHF, cardiomyopathy, and post-MI); off-label uses chronic angina and unstable angina.…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Ocupress (DSC) Antiglaucoma, Beta-Blockers Description Long-acting, nonselective, beta-blocker; oral product used for HTN; ophthalmic product indicated for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension; low lipid solubility; moderate intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA). Indications Indicated for the treatment of chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension either alone or in combination…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Ziac Thiazide Combos Description Beta-blocker and thiazide diuretic; for mild to moderate HTN; bisoprolol is beta-1-receptor-selective, has low lipid solubility, is excreted by renal and non-renal pathways, and is devoid of partial agonist or membrane stabilizing activity. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Monocor, Zebeta Beta-Blockers, Beta-1 Selective Description Oral beta-blocker used for HTN and CHF (not FDA-approved); beta1-receptor selective; hydrophilic; excreted by renal and non-renal routes; lacks partial agonist or membrane stabilizing activity. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For the treatment of heart failureFor the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Kerlone (DSC), Betoptic, Betoptic S Beta-Blockers, Beta-1 Selective Antiglaucoma, Beta-Blockers Description Beta-1-selective adrenergic antagonist; oral and ophthalmic forms available; does not have ISA or membrane-stabilizing activity; selectivity for the beta-1-receptor makes it a preferred agent in patients with bronchospastic pulmonary disease; used for hypertension and glaucoma. Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Tenoretic Thiazide Combos Description Oral beta-blocker and long-acting thiazide diuretic; additive hypotensive activity; used qd for HTN; long-acting; beta-1-specific; hydrophilic, renally eliminated; lacks membrane-stabilizing activity (MSA) or intrinsic sympathomimetic properties (ISA). Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients who do not respond to monotherapy.NOTE: Individualize…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Tenormin Beta-Blockers, Beta-1 Selective Description Beta-1-selective adrenergic antagonist; similar to metoprolol but atenolol has a longer plasma half-life; does not possess ISA or membrane-stabilizing activity; atenolol has the lowest lipid solubility within the class. Indications Indicated for the treatment of angina pectoris. For the treatment of hypertension.For…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Sectral Antidysrhythmics, II;  Beta-Blockers, Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Description Cardioselective for beta-1 at low doses; has intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, ie, can lower BP with less decrease in HR Class 2 antiarrhythmic Indications Indicated for the treatment of Hypertension, Ventricular, Arrhythmias, Angina Contraindications Hypersensitivity Persistently severe bradycardia; 2°/3° heart block…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Aphrodyne, Yocon Urology, Herbals Description Blocks presynaptic alpha-2-adrenergic receptors Indications Indicated for the treatment of Impotence, aphrodisiac Contraindications Pregnancy, hypersensitivity, children, panic disorder Adverse Effects Anxiety Irritability Headache Sweating Nausea Tachycardia Priapism Worsening of panic attacks Warnings – Pregnancy and Lactation Pregnancy Category: N/A Lactation: not known…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Hytrin Alpha Blockers, Antihypertensives;  BPH, Alpha Blockers Description Alpha-adrenergic blocker; used for HTN and BPH; duration of action longer than prazosin but is shorter than doxazosin; greater efficacy for BPH when compared to finasteride. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For the treatment of symptomatic benign…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Jalyn Urologics, Other Description Combination 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor and alpha-blocker; used once-daily for BPH. Indications Indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Contraindications Clinically significant hypersensitivity (eg, serious skin reactions, angioedema, urticaria, pruritus, respiratory symptoms)…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Flomax Alpha1 Blockers;  BPH, Alpha Blockers Description Oral alpha-blocker; used once-daily for BPH; may cause less hypotension than other alpha-blockers due to specificity for prostate alpha-receptors. Indications Indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For medical expulsive treatment (MET) as…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Rapaflo BPH, Alpha Blockers Description Highly selective, oral alpha-1 blockerUsed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men; as effective as tamsulosin for improving BPH symptomsAbnormal ejaculation is more common with silodosin than tamsulosin Indications Indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia…