Acting Agents

At therapeutic doses, these drugs are associated with some troublesome but relatively minor side effects including dry mouth, dizziness, and sedation. The incidence of sedation seems to be related to these drug s alpha-2 stimulatory effects. Hence, agents that are more selective for imidazoline receptors may seem better tolerated because patients are more alert and have less psychomotor slowing.104 

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Kenakin, T. P., and Cook, D. A. (1976). Blockade of histamine-induced contractions of intestinal smooth muscle by irreversibly acting agents. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 54 386-392. 

Propranolol 0.5-1 mg slow intravenous push (IVP) up to a total of 5 mg, then 20-80 mg enterally q6h ° Esmolol may be utilized if a rapid short-acting agent is needed... 

Centrally acting agents (clonidine, methyldopa, and reserpine) Spironolactone a-Blockers Lipid medications Gemfibrozil Antidepressants... 

To combat attacks with fast-acting agents in the terminals, continuous visual surveillance of densely populated areas and observation of behavior patterns may be as useful as any detector. The TSA should study the feasibility of the widespread deployment of surveillance cameras in populated areas, coupled with behavioral-pattern-recognition software, as an alternative to chemical agent detectors. Such cameras could also provide a dual-use value in improving the overall security environment. In addition, many critical nodes in the air transportation system (control rooms, emergency-response centers, and so on) are supplied with air that is recirculated from publicly accessible areas this makes them vulnerable to being disabled by the release of... 

Fast-Acting Versus Slow-Acting Agents... 

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