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Alpha and ß adrenergic receptor agonist, predominant on alpha.
Indirect sympathomimetic also, promoting norepinephrine release
non-catechol structure, orally active
Pharmacological effects:
increases heart rate, cardiac output
usually increases blood pressure
Oxymetazoline, xylometzoline, naphazoline & pseudoephedrine are all direct acting alpha agonists and have been used as nasal decongestants.
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