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Indications

BEERS REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: bradycardia, edema, MYOCARDITIS, orthostatic hypotension

EENT: nasal stuffiness

GI: diarrhea, dry mouth, HEPATITIS

GU: erectile dysfunction

Hemat: eosinophilia, hemolytic anemia

Neuro: sedation, mental acuity, depression

Misc: fever

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Aldomet

Action

  • Stimulates CNS alpha-adrenergic receptors, producing a in sympathetic outflow to heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Result is BP and peripheral resistance, a slight in heart rate, and no change in cardiac output.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Lowering of BP.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antihypertensives

Pharmacologic Classification: centrally acting antiadrenergics

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 50% absorbed from the GI tract.

Distribution: Crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Metabolism/Excretion: Partially metabolized by the liver, partially excreted unchanged by the kidneys.

Half-Life: 1.7 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(antihypertensive effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO4–6 hr12–24 hr24–48 hr



Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

meth-ill-DOE-pa