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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards

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Amlodipine

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Norvasc

2.5-10mg QD

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Felodipine

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Plendil

2.5-20mg QD

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Isradipine

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Dynacirc

2.5-10mg QD, divided doses

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Nicardipine IV

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Cardene

30-60mg QD, divided doses

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Nisoldipine

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Sular

17-34mg QD

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Nifedipine ER

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Procardia

30-120mg QD

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Nifedipine ER

Adverse effects

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acute or chronic hypertension:

Hypotension, MI, death

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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel blockers

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Inhibits calcium ions from entering vascular smooth muscle and myocardial cells. Leads to peripheral and coronary artery vasodilation

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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel blockers

Adverse Effects

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Edema, headache, dizziness, flushing, reflex tachycardia

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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel blockers Pearls

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May take 1 week to see BP lowering effects

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