TERM 1
propranolol
DEFINITION 1
competitive antagonist at beta receptors (beta blocker)all
end in lolbeta antagonist prevents the binding of
norepinephrine to beta receptorsNE binding to beta
receptors raises blood pressure
TERM 2
phenoxybenzamine
DEFINITION 2
non competitive (irreversible) antagonist at alpha receptors
(alpha blocker)used to treat hypertension caused by
pheochromocytoma (PE)PE produces excess NENE also binds
to alpha receptors which raises blood pressure
TERM 3
morphine (Kadian)
DEFINITION 3
gold standard against which all pain reduction medications
(analgesics) are comparedbinds to opioid receptors,
considered a full agonist
TERM 4
buprenorphine
DEFINITION 4
partial agonist at opioid receptorsincrease morphine dose up
to death of the patient (full agonist)partial agonist can not
reach 100% response even when the dose is increased
beyond the normal amount
TERM 5
protamine
DEFINITION 5
chemical antagonistdrugs binds to heparin and destroys
heparins anti-coagulation actionsantidote for heparin
