Alpha-2 agonists
Background
- Central α agonists lower blood pressure by stimulating α-receptors in the brain which causes peripheral vasodilation
Medications
- clonidine
- dexmedetomidine
- guanabenz
- guanfacine
- methyldopa
- moxonidine
- Xylazine (veterinary med, drug of abuse)
Adverse effects
- sedation
- drying of the nasal mucosa
- rebound hypertension
See Also
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