Search for dissertations about: "Alpha-2 adreoceptor agonists"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Alpha-2 adreoceptor agonists.

2. 1. Clonidine in paediatric anaesthesia : pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects

   Author : Henrik T G Bergendahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Alpha-2 adreoceptor agonists; anaesthesia; analgesia; bioavailability; clonidine; confusion; dose response; epidural; haemodynamics; intubation tracheal; midazolam; neuropeptide Y; paediatric; pharmacokinetic; postoperative; postoperative vomiting; premedication; sedation; shivering; variability.;

   Abstract : Clonidine is a mixed alpha-2/alpha-1 adrenoceptor agonist. It reduces sympathetic and increases parasympathetic tone which results in a lowering of the baseline blood pressure and heart rate. READ MORE