Nitric Oxide & PD 5 Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
powerful vasodilator - all smooth muscle are relaxed
promotes inflammation
A
nitric oxide
2
Q
used to treat: pulmonary artery hypertension, acute respiratory distress in neonates, slow process of atherosclerosis with arginine supplement
A
nitric oxide
3
Q
MOA increased cGMP levels by inhibiting its breakdown by PDE5
A
nitric oxide
4
Q
NOS inhibitors
A
NG mono methyl L arginine
5
Q
used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary HTN
potentiates action of nitrates
lasts 4-6 hours
A
sildenafil
6
Q
moa increases cGMP by inhibiting breakdown of PDE5
A
sildenfil
7
Q
ADR: sever hypotension from excess cGMP and MI if taken along with nitrates, blue green color discrimination problems
A
sildenfil
8
Q
PDE5 inhibitors
A
sildenfil
taladafil
vardenafil
