Exam #4 Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
what is the ending for calcium channel blockers?
pine
what is the pneumonic to remember calcium channel blockers?
VAN
what are the calcium channel blockers?
amlodipine
nifedipine
verapamil
what therapeutic class are CCB?
antihypertensive
what is the pharma class for CCB?
calcium channel blockers
what is the pharma action/ how do CCB work?
inhibit the influx of calcium
dilate coronary arteries and arterioles
decrease BP
decrease demand of myocardial oxygen demand
where is the only place that CCB directly changes on the body?
the heart vessels
what are the therapueitc uses/ what is CCB used for?
decrease blood pressure
reduce chest pain
reduce heart rate
converts cardiac dysrhythmias
can CCB cause edema?
yes
can CCB cause reflex tachycardia?
yes
what are contraindications for CCB?
cardiogenic shock
Certain dysrhytmias
hypotension
what is a common occurence when starting CCB?
chest pain leading to MI
what cant patients taking CCB drink/eat?
grape fruit
What are the adverse side effects of CCB?
Reflex tachycardia
Toxicity
OrthostTic hypotension
Peripheral edema
Reduce cardiac function
