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Revision as of 05:28, 3 October 2016
Background
- Central alpha agonists lower blood pressure by stimulating alpha-receptors in the brain which causes peripheral vasodilation
Medications
Adverse effects
- sedation
- drying of the nasal mucosa
- rebound hypertension