Drugs for CHF (Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors) Flashcards by Dorota Razowski

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What is Amrinone used for?

A

Short term treatment for CHF

CHF stands for Congestive Heart Failure.

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What mechanism does Amrinone use to exert its effects?

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↑ cAMP, phosphorylates Ca channels, ↑ calcium influx

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What is Milrinone used for?

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Short term treatment for CHF

CHF stands for Congestive Heart Failure.

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What mechanism does Milrinone use to exert its effects?

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↑ cAMP, phosphorylates Ca channels, ↑ calcium influx

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True or False: Amrinone and Milrinone have the same mechanism of action.

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True

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