Anaes SAQs · Vasopressors & inotropes
The receptor pharmacology of the vasoactive agents
Primary — the alpha-1 (vasoconstriction), beta-1 (inotropy/chronotropy), beta-2 (vasodilation/bronchodilation), V1 (vasopressin), D1 (renal vasodilation), PDE-3 (milrinone); the agents matched to the receptors.
On this page
Study tools
Target exams
ANZCAFRCAABAEDAIC
Prompt
Describe the adrenergic and the non-adrenergic receptor pharmacology of the perioperative vasoactive agents, and match each agent to its receptor profile.
Question
Describe the adrenergic and the non-adrenergic receptor pharmacology of the perioperative vasoactive agents, and match each agent to its receptor profile.
References2ShowHide
- [1]Xie CM, et al. Hypotension prediction index in surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine, 2026.PMID 42299539
- [42299540]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.