Antihypertensive Flashcards
1
Q
Isoptin
A
Verapamil Hydrochloride
2
Q
Tabs
A
Isoptin/Calan 40mg, 80 mg, 120mg
3
Q
Tabs sustained release
A
Isoptin SR/Calan SR 120mg, 180mg, 240mg
4
Q
Caps sustained release
A
Verelan PM 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg
5
Q
Caps delayed
A
Verelan PM 100mg, 200mg, 300mg
6
Q
Injection
A
2.5 mg per mL
7
Q
Common dosage forms Verapamil Hydrochloride
A
Tabs, tabs sustained release, caps sustained release, caps delayed release, injection
8
Q
Brand names verapamil hydrochloride
A
Isoptin, Calan, Verelen
9
Q
Indications
A
Vasospastic, unstable, and stable angina
Hypertension
Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
10
Q
Only _______ is indicated for hypertension
A
Verapamil-SR (not for angina or cardiac arrthymias
11
Q
Verapamil MOA
A
CCB inhibits movement (influx) of calcium ions across specific cell membranes (dilation)
