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1
Q

Which CCBs are not dihydropyridine CCBs

A

diltiazem and verapamil

2
Q

what condition should diltiazem and verapamil be avoided in

A

HF - may further depress cardiac function

3
Q

The BNF reiterates like 1000x that verapamil should absolutely not be used with what class of drugs?

A

Beta blockers - hypotension and asytole

4
Q

what is the most common side-effect of verapamil

A

constipation

5
Q

what CCB is used for Raynauds?

A

Nifedipine - relaxes vascular smooth msucle and dilates coronary arteries and bloodd vessels

6
Q

main side-effects of CCBs (2)

A
  • flushing and headache (transient)

- ankle swelling (may respond only partially to diuretics

7
Q

which 2 CCBs are most often used?

what is a potential reason for this?

A

felodipine and amlodipine

once a day administration

8
Q

symptoms of CCB poisoning

A
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
agitation
confusion
coma
9
Q

which CCBs should be prescribed by brand

A

diltiazem - different MR preparations containing over 60mg may have differing effects
Nifedipine MR preparations

10
Q

what CCB can be used to postpone premature labour

A

nifedipine

11
Q

what should be suspected in patient treated with hydralazine presenting with arthritis and weightloss

A

systemic lupus erythematosus (incidence lowest if dose kept under 100mg)