Beta 2 adrenergic agonists cause increased potassium entry into cells, which can lead to hypokalemia
Beta 2 agonists cause hypokalemia by stimulating the beta 2 adrenergic receptors in the skeletal muscle, liver, and kidneys, leading to increased cellular uptake of potassium. This effect can result in decreased serum potassium levels and can be exacerbated in patients who are predisposed to hypokalemia due to conditions such as diuretic use or metabolic alkalosis.
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Hypokalemia and hyperkalmia both can have effects on the heart function. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arriythmias.
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Patricia Marian McCaffrey has written: 'Studies of agonist and partial agonist activity at the beta-adrenoceptor in man'
It could. If its a diabetic patient who has raised serum postassium due to diabetic nephropathy then ace inhibitor can improve his diabetic nephropathy leading to hypokalemia.... BUT it DOESNT cause hypokalemia directly... instead it leads to hyperkalemia...
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Yes, epinephrine is an adrenergic agonist. It acts on adrenergic receptors in the body, particularly on alpha and beta adrenergic receptors, to increase heart rate, dilate airways, and constrict blood vessels.
Hypokalemia can probably cause an atrioventricular block.
Dobutamine is a potent beta-agonist with major activity on the beta-1 (heart) and weaker activity on beta-2 (blood vessels and lungs) receptors. It also has weak alpha-1 activity (blood vessels).The beta actions would cause an increase in heart rate and vasodilation. The alpha action could cause vasoconstriction but it would only be seen if the beta effects were over-ridden or opposed (for instance if the person was also on a beta blocking drug).So, technically yes dobutamine could cause vasconstriction, but clinically it is unlikely.
"Agonist" is a term used in pharmacology to refer to a substance that binds to and activates a specific receptor in the body, producing a biological response. Examples of agonists include drugs like morphine (an opioid agonist) and epinephrine (a beta-adrenergic agonist).