Alpha-2 agonists

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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

See Also