Theodrenaline
Theodrenaline (also known as Norsulfadrenalin) is a cardiotonic agent that is often combined with mesatone for the treatment of hypotension. It is a synthetic adrenergic amino acid that acts on the adrenergic receptors in the cardiovascular system to increase blood pressure and heart rate.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Theodrenaline is a synthetic adrenergic amino acid that acts on the adrenergic receptors in the cardiovascular system. It is a cardiotonic agent, meaning it has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart. Theodrenaline works by increasing the force of the heart's contractions, which in turn increases blood pressure and heart rate. This makes it useful in the treatment of hypotension, or low blood pressure.
Clinical Use[edit | edit source]
Theodrenaline is often combined with mesatone, another cardiotonic agent, for the treatment of hypotension. The combination of these two drugs is thought to have a synergistic effect, meaning the effect of the combination is greater than the sum of the effects of the individual drugs. This combination is often used in emergency situations to quickly raise a patient's blood pressure.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
As with all medications, theodrenaline can have side effects. These can include tachycardia (an abnormally fast heart rate), hypertension (high blood pressure), and arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm). If these side effects occur, they can usually be managed by adjusting the dose of the medication or by treating the side effects directly.
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