Carbapenems can only be given through an intravenous drip, which usually does not cause irritation at the injection site. If you have a severe allergy to penicillin, you generally should not be given a carbapenem. However, many patients with a mild or moderate allergy can tolerate carbapenems.
Alpha-1 adrenergic agonists. Alpha-1 adrenergic agonists stimulate alpha-1 receptors coupled to G proteins and phospholipase C. They can be classified in two groups: those which do not cross the blood-brain barrier and have peripheral effects and those which penetrate into the brain and have mainly central effects. Alpha-1 agonists with peripheral effects.
General Pharmacology. Beta-adrenoceptor agonists (Î²-agonists) bind to Î²-receptors on cardiac and smooth muscle tissues. They also have important actions in other tissues, especially bronchial smooth muscle (relaxation), the liver (stimulate glycogenolysis) and kidneys (stimulate renin release).