α-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists


Agents

Non-Selective α-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

  • Phenoxybenzamine (see Phenoxybenzamine)
  • Phentolamine (Regitine) (see Phentolamine)
  • Tolazoline
  • Trazodone (see Trazodone)
  • Typical and Atypical Antipsychotics
    • Olanzapine (Zyprexa) (see Olanzapine)
      • Potent Serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C, Dopamine D1-4, Histamine H1, and α1-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonism
      • Moderate Serotonin 5-HT3 and Muscarinic M1-5 Receptor Antagonism
      • Weak Binding to GABA-A, BZD, and β-Adrenergic Receptors
    • Quetiapine (Seroquel) (see Quetiapine)
      • Brain Serotonin 5-HT1A and 5-HT2, Dopamine D1 and D2, Histamine H1, and α1 and α2 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonism
    • Risperidone (Risperdal) (see Risperidone)
      • Potent Serotonin 5-HT2, Dopamine D2, Adrenergic α1/α2, Histamine Receptor Antagonism
      • Low-Moderate Serotonin 5-HT1C/5-HT1D/5-HT1A Receptor Antagonism
      • Weak Dopamine D1 Receptor Antagonism

Selective α1-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists (see α1-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists)

Selective α2-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

  • Atipamezole (Antisedan)
  • Idazoxan
  • Mirtazapine (Remeron) (see Mirtazapine)
  • Yohimbine (Actibine, Erex, Testomar, Yocon, Yohimar, Yohimbe) (see Yohimbine)

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