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Sympathomimetics

Alex J. Horowitz, David Frey  1 , Deanna Denault  2 , Travis Smith  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Sympathomimetics

Alex J. Horowitz et al.
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Sympathomimetic drugs form a classification of medication used to manage and treat cardiovascular pathology, hypersensitivity, COPD, and glaucoma. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for sympathomimetics as valuable agents in treating and managing cardiovascular pathology (and other disorders when applicable). This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the healthcare team) in the management of patients with cardiovascular pathology and related conditions.

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Disclosure: Alex Horowitz declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: David Frey declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Deanna Denault declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Travis Smith declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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