Inotropics Flashcards
1
Q
Ca-Sensitizers include
A
Pimobendan
Levosimendan
2
Q
Calcium channel blockers include what sub-classes?
A
Phenylalkylamine Benzothiazepine Dihydropyridine(s) - 1st gen - 2nd gen - 3rd gen
3
Q
Verapamil is in what subclass?
A
Phenylalkylamine
4
Q
Diltiazem is in what subclass?
A
Benzothiazepine
5
Q
Nifedipine is in what subclass?
A
Dihydropyridine
6
Q
Verapamil and Diltiazem are indicated for what class of CV diseases that Nifedipine is not?
A
Supraventricular arrhythmias
7
Q
Major difference b/w Nifedipine and the others?
A
Nifedipine has minimal effects on the Cardiac muscle tissues; it mostly causes peripheral and coronary vasodilation - Great reduction in afterload.
