Alpha- and beta-adrenostimulating agent. The effect is due to the activation of adenylate cyclase on the inner surface of the cell membrane, an increase in the intracellular concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and calcium ions.
In very low doses, with an administration rate of less than 0.01 μg / kg / min, it can lower blood pressure (BP) due to an expansion of the vessels of the skeletal muscle.At a rate of administration of 0.04-0.1 μg / kg / min, increases the frequency and strength of heartbeats, the shock volume of blood and the minute volume of blood, reduces the overall peripheral vascular resistance (OPSS); above 0.02 mcg / kg / min narrows the vessels, increases blood pressure (mainly systolic) and OPSS. The pressor effect can cause a short-term reflex slowing of the heart rate.
Relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi. Doses above 0.3 mcg / kg / min, reduce renal blood flow, blood supply to the internal organs, tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
It dilates the pupils, helps reduce the production of intraocular fluid and intraocular pressure. It causes hyperglycemia (increases glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis) and increases the content of free fatty acids in the plasma.
Increases the conductivity, excitability and automatism of the myocardium, increases the need for myocardium in oxygen.
Inhibits the antigen-induced release of histamine and the slowly reacting substance of anaphylaxis, eliminates spasm of bronchioles, prevents the development of edema of their mucosa. Acting on alpha-adrenergic receptors located in the skin, mucous membranes and internal organs,causes vasoconstriction, a decrease in the rate of absorption of local anesthetics, prolongs the duration and reduces the toxic effect of local anesthesia.
Stimulation of beta2-adrenergic receptors is accompanied by increased excretion of K + from the cell and can lead to hypokalemia.
With intracavernous injection reduces blood filling of cavernous bodies. The therapeutic effect develops almost instantaneously with intravenous administration (duration of action is 1-2 minutes), 5-10 minutes after SC administration (maximum effect after 20 minutes), with IM injection, the time of onset of the effect is variable.