Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

ARBs are used to treat hypertension, proteinuria, HF, or diabetic nephropathy in patients intolerant to _____

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms (e.g. acute low back pain) and _____

Flutamide is used for _____ carcinoma

What is a possible off-label use of the thyroid hormone replacement therapy (e.g. levothyroxine and triiodothyronine)? _____

Do thiazolidinediones act quickly to reduce blood glucose levels? Why?_____

What change in bowel movement is associated with activation of -opioid receptors? _____

Is phenoxybenzamine (-blocker) reversible or irreversible?_____

The inhaled anesthetic methoxyflurane is associated with _____ as an adverse effect

Which opioid receptor does -endorphin bind to? _____

GLP-1 analogs cause decreased _____ release and gastric emptying