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• Atropine
  ...arinic acetylcholine receptor]]. It is classified as an [[anticholinergic drug]]. Being potentially deadly, it derives its name from [[Atropos]], one of t ...(a shorter-acting [[cholinergic]] antagonist) or [[phenylephrine]] (an α-adrenergic agonist) is preferred as an aid to [[ophthalmic]] examination. Atropine ind
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• Methyldopa
  | pregnancy_category = a drug of choice in [[Pregnancy-induced hypertension|PIH]] ...'', '''Aldoril''', '''Dopamet''', '''Dopegyt''', etc.) is a [[psychoactive drug]] used as a [[sympatholytic]] or [[antihypertensive]]. Its use is now depre
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• Dopamine
  ...use dopamine cannot cross the [[blood-brain barrier]], dopamine given as a drug does not directly affect the [[central nervous system]]. To increase the am ...ophrenia, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as drug abuse.
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• Salbutamol
  ...AN]]) is a short-acting [[beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist|β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist]] used for the relief of [[bronchospasm]] in conditions su .... It was first sold by Allen & Hanburys under the brand name Ventolin. The drug was an instant success, and has been used for the treatment of asthma ever
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• Epinephrine
  |metabolism = [[synapse|adrenergic synapse]] ([[Monoamine oxidase|MAO]] and [[Catechol-O-methyl transferase|CO {{See also|Adrenergic receptor}}
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• Nitrous oxide
  ...ic]] effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its [[recreational drug use|recreational use]] as a [[dissociative]] [[anesthetic]]. It is also use ...ung diseases could be treated by inhalation of "Factitious Airs"<ref name="Drug discovery"/> (the word [[factitious]] means "artificial").
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• Ephedrine
  ...e book | editor= Edited by Reynolds JEF | title=[[Martindale: The complete drug reference]] | edition=29th | date=1989 | publisher=Pharmaceutical Press | l ...macological Effects of Ephedrine Alkaloids on Human {alpha}1- and {alpha}2-Adrenergic Receptor Subtypes''] J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.; '''nr. 322''' pp. 214-221 (j
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• Mydriasis
  ...e [[pupil]] due to [[disease]], [[Physical trauma|trauma]] or the use of [[drug]]s. Normally, the pupil dilates in the [[dark]] and [[constriction|constric ...er by the [[sympathetic nervous system]]. Sympathetic stimulation of α1 [[adrenergic receptors]] causes the [[Muscle contraction|contraction]] of the [[radial
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• Blown pupil
  ...drenergic stimuli such as epinephrine, anticholinergics, cocaine, PCP, and drug withdrawal. The classic fixed and dilated "blown pupil" is a unilateral phe
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• Norfenefrine
  {{Adrenergic agonists}} [[Category:Alpha-adrenergic agonists]]
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• Tolazoline
  ...<ref>Thorlacius K, Borna C, Personne M. Bromo-dragon fly--life-threatening drug. Can cause tissue necrosis as demonstrated by the first described case. (Sw {{Adrenergic antagonist}}
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• Romifidine
  ...t used in humans, but is closely related in structure to the commonly used drug [[clonidine]]. Romifidine acts as an [[agonist]] at the α₂ [[adrenergic receptor]] subtype. Side effects can include [[bradycardia]] and [[respirat
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• 4-NEMD
  ...Feller DR, Hsu FL, George C, Cupps TL, Lyon RA, Miller DD. Resolution and adrenergic activities of the optical isomers of 4-[1-(1-naphthyl)ethyl]- 1H- imidazole {{Adrenergic agonists}}
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• Guanethidine
  ...rts norepinephrine itself (NET, uptake 1), and uptake is essential for the drug's action. Once guanethidine has entered the nerve, it is concentrated in t {{Adrenergic antagonist}}
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• Xylazine
  ...it is an [[agonist]] at the &alpha;<small>₂</small> class of [[adrenergic receptor]]. As with other &alpha;<small>₂</small> agonists, adve {{Adrenergic agonists}}
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• Brimonidine
  ...' (bri-MOE-ni-deen, brand names Alphagan and Alphagan-P) is a [[medication|drug]] used to treat [[glaucoma|open-angle glaucoma]] or [[ocular hypertension]] Brimonidine is an α₂-adrenergic receptor agonist.
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• Detomidine
  '''Detomidine''' is an [[imidazole]] derivative and alpha2-adrenergic [[agonist]], used as a large animal [[sedative]],primarily used in [[horses ...or in the horse: a review. Br Vet J. 1996 Nov;152(6):641-57.</ref>. Alpha2-adrenergic agonists produce dose-dependent sedative and analgesic effects, mediatated
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• Dexmedetomidine
  ...]. Like [[clonidine]], its mechanism of action is [[agonism]] of [[alpha-2 adrenergic receptor]]s in certain parts of the brain.<ref>{{cite journal | author = Co ==Drug interactions==
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• Xylometazoline
  '''Xylometazoline''' (also known as xylomethazoline) is a drug which is used as a [[topical]] [[nasal decongestant]].<ref>{{cite pmid|1865 The drug works by constricting the blood vessels in the nose. The [[vasoconstriction
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• Amitraz
  '''Amitraz''' is an antiparasitic drug. Product names include Ridd, Aazdieno, Acarac, Aludex, Amitraze, Avartin, ...85667">{{cite journal |title=Effects of the insecticide amitraz, an alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist, on human luteinized granulosa cells |journal=Hum. Reprod.
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