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==Background==
==Background==
*Central alpha agonists lower blood pressure by stimulating alpha-receptors in the brain which open peripheral arteries easing blood flow. T
*Central alpha agonists lower blood pressure by stimulating alpha-receptors in the brain which causes peripheral vasodilation


==Medications==
==Medications==

Revisión del 20:06 29 sep 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

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