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ANSDrugs
Key drugs to know for the autonomic nervous system.
| Generic (Trade) Names | Class | Indications | Side FX & Adverse Reactions | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| epinephrine (Adrenalin) | Non-selective adrenergic agonist | Emergencies: anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, shock, bronchospasms. Non-emergent: glaucoma, preterm labor, surgery to control bleeding. | Common: (adrenergic fx) headache, nervous/tremors, tachycardia, dry mouth, insomnia. Serious: hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest. | BP, HR, urine output. IV site if using. Antidote: phentolamine (Regitine) |
| pilocarpine (Pilocar) | Direct-acting cholinergic agonist | Glaucoma and eye surgery | ||
| bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) | Direct-acting cholinergic agonist | Treat urinary retention and post-op. atony | ||
| donepezil (Aricept) | Indirect-acting cholinergic agonist | Treatment in early stages of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias | N/V/D ADR: Bradycardia | |
| atropine (Solanaceae) | Anti-cholinergic | AV Block, treatment of sinus bradycardia/advanced life support | Sympathomimetic effects. ADR: tachy, V-fib, resp. depression, disorientation/delirium | Patient safety, I&O, VS, therapeutic FX. |