Antianginal Flashcards

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Propanolol

A

Beta blocker
Tx for angina pectoris and following an MI (NOT variant angina)
Side effects: fatigue, bradycardia, bronchospasm

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Nitrovasodilators

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Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, amyl nitrate, sildenafil
Relax smooth mm by releasing NO, arteriolar and venous dilatation, relieves coronary vasospasm
Tx for angina pectoris and variant angina

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3
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Nitroglycerin

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Nitrovasodilator
Develop tolerance rapidly
Dose: Venous

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4
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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Nifedipine (Dihydropyridine)»Verapamil>Diltiazem
Block L-type voltage gated Ca channels
Tx for angina pectoris, variant angina

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5
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Nifedipine

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Dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker

Pure arterial vasodilator, no effect on heart

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Diltiazem, Verapamil

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Ca channel blockers
Arterial vasodilator, Reduce cardiac contractile force and heart rate
Do NOT give with Beta blocker

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7
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Which classes of drugs can be given with beta blockers?

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nitrovasodilators and dihydropyridines (nifedipine)

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