Discuss in group

• Adrenergic agonist • Dobutamine

(definition) • Isoprenaline
• Adrenoceptors & effects • Tyramine
• Direct acting vs Indirect • Amphetamine
acting vs Mixed acting drugs
• Ephedrine
• Non selective vs Selective
drugs • Phenylephrine
• Adrenaline • Clonidine
• Noradrenaline • Salbutamol
• Dopamine
•A 68-year-old diabetic man suddenly goes
into shock. Knowing that diabetes
contributes to neuropathy, instead of
adrenaline, what drug will you use?
• Dopamine
• Stimulates heart and blood flow
• Increases blood flow to the kidneys to prevent renal
shutdown