Anti-anginal & Anti-thrombotic Flashcards
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Angina pectoris
an imbalance btwn oxygen supply and demand, resulting in inadequate oxygen supply to myocardium
chronic stable angina (CSA)
symptom reversibility (rest/NTG), repetitive attacks, occurs over mo. to yrs
Nitrates, role in therapy
immediate sx relief, prevention of stress induced angina
Nitrates MOA
relaxation of vascular sm. mm. vasodilation d/t the effect these drugs have on cGMP; venous relaxation reduces preload, which in turn reduces oxygen consumption
**venous dilation > arterial dilation
Nitrate s/e
hypotension, HA, flushing, light headedness
Nitroglycerin (NTG) class
nitrate
When is Nitroglycerin (NTG) indicated?
Angina (prophylactic and acute)
Can use before exercise or stress to prevent ischemic episodes
**more fast-acting; quick relief agent of nitrates
Nitroglycerin (NTG) should not be used with
PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g. Sildenafil)
Nitroglycerin (NTG) pharmacokinetics
1) onset is 1-3 min SL (primary use), 30 min patch, 60 min ER
2) duration is 25 min SL, 10-12 hr patch, 4-8 hr ER
3) extensive first pass metabolism and some non-hepaticmetabolism in RBC and vascular walls
What is preferred dosage form of Nitroglycerin (NTG)?
SL
- quick onset of action
- NTG has extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver
Isosorbide Mononitrate class
Nitrate
Isosorbide Mononitrate indications
anginal pectoris
**more of a long-acting, preventative agent
Isosorbide Mononitrate pharmacokinetics
1) onset is 30-45 min via IR and ER
2) duration is > 6 hr IR, 12- >24 hr ER
3) extensive first pass metabolism and some non-hepaticmetabolism in RBC and vascular walls
What natural products do nitrates interact with?
1) coleus (major)
2) hawthorn (major)
3) L-citrulline (major)
4) N-acetyl cysteine (major)
**any with hypotensive properties
What is the interaction between nitrates and coleus?
might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects
Major
What is the interaction between nitrates and hawthorn?
might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects
Major
What is the interaction between nitrates and L-citrulline (converted to L-arginine)
might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects
Major
What is the interaction between nitrates and NAC?
severe hypotension, intolerable HA, anticoagulation
Major
Why should combination of nitrates with sildenafil be avoided?
too much of a build-up of cGMP –> dangerous hypotension
Are nitrates more specific to arterial or venous blood vessels?
venous
Beta-blockers role in therapy
1) prophylactic (first-line prophylactic tx)
2) blunts cardiac stimulation
3) *prevents reflex tachycardia
4) decreases HR, contractility, and BP
What is tachyphylaxis?
when people build up a tolerance to medicine with repetitive dosing
happens with isosorbide mononitrate; pt. needs to take a break to prevent tolerance
Beta-blockers MOA
blocks beta adrenergic receptors (can be selective or non-selective)
Beta-blockers s/e
bradycardia, heart block, HA, fatigue, exercise intolerance, hypotension, erectile dysfn
s/e vary with selectivity, but these tend to have a lot of s/e (“achilles heel” of this med)