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Alpha1 -receptor agonists

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Drugs used to treat hypotension (low BP) by stimulating A1 receptors to cause vasoconstriction of blood vessels.

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Alpha2 -receptor agonists

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Drugs used to treat hypertension (high BP) by stimulating A2-adrenergic receptors to inhibit sympathetic vasomotor centers.

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Beta-adrenergic Blockers

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Drugs that decrease HR and force a contraction, lowering peripheral BP by acting on beta-adrenergic receptors to diminish the effects of epinephrine.

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Parasympathetic Blocking Agents

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Drugs that target muscarinic receptors at neuromuscular or neuroglandular junctions.

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Parasympathomimetic Drugs

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Drugs that mimic parasympathetic stimulation and increase the activity along the digestive tract.

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Sympathetic Blocking Agents

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Drugs that bind to receptors sites, preventing a normal response to neurotransmitters or sympathomimetic drugs.

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Sympathomimetic Drugs

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Drugs that mimic the effects of sympathetic stimulation.