SSRI's | SNRI's | TCD

Question 1

Anticonvulsants to treat seizures

Answer 1

divalproex sodium,
valproate
phenobarbital,
phenytoin

Question 2

CCBs - indications

Answer 2

Angina pectoris, HT, peripheral vascular disorders, cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 3

Drugs that end in -triptyline are generally what class of drug?

Answer 3

Tricyclic antidepressants

Question 4

CCBs -
mechanism of action as antihypertensive drugs

Answer 4

Block calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, causing vasodilation (with greater effect on arteriolar than venous smooth muscle), May have some natriuretic effect.

Question 5

Diltiazem and verapamil - additional effect

Answer 5

Reduce HR and cardiac output.