Miscellaneous Cardiovascular medications

Question 1

What type of drug is Metoprolol?

Answer 1

beta blocker

Brand names: Lopressor, Toprol XL

Question 2

What is the brand name of Metoprolol?

Answer 2

Lopressor, Toprol XL

Question 3

What is the mechanism of action of Metoprolol?

Answer 3

Beta-adrenergic blocker

Question 4

What are the major contraindications for Metoprolol?

Answer 4

Abrupt withdrawal in patients with coronary artery disease

Question 5

What are the side effects of Metoprolol?

Answer 5

Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, bradycardia, Heart failure

Question 6

What are key counseling points for Metoprolol?

Answer 6

This medication may cause dizziness. Avoid abruptly stopping this medication as it can cause rebound symptoms.

Question 7

What type of drug is clonidine?

Answer 7

Alpha 2 adergenic agonist

Question 8

What is the brand name of Clonidine?

Answer 8

Catapres, Kapvay

Question 9

What is the mechanism of action of Clonidine?

Answer 9

Stimulates alpha-2 adrenoceptors in the brain stem, reducing sympathetic outflow from the CNS.

Question 10

What are the side effects of Clonidine?

Answer 10

Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, constipation, heart block, synocope

Question 11

What are key counseling points for Clonidine?

Answer 11

This drug is for your high blood pressure. Avoid abruptly stopping this medication as it can cause rebound symptoms.

Question 12

What type of drug is Hydralyzine?

Answer 12

Vasodilator

Question 13

What is the brand name of Hydraylzine?

Answer 13

Apresoline

Brand name: Apresoline

Question 14

What is the mechanism of action of Hydralazine?

Answer 14

Direct vasodilation of arterioles.

Question 15

What are the major contraindications for Hydralazine?

Answer 15

Coronary artery disease

Question 16

What are the side effects of Hydralazine?

Answer 16

Dizziness, reflex tachycardia, DILE reaction

Question 17

What are key counseling points for Hydralazine?

Answer 17

If you develop a skin rash while on this medication please contact your doctor.

Question 18

What type of drug is nitroglycerin?

Answer 18

venodilator

Question 19

What is the brand name of Nitroglycrin?

Answer 19

Minitran, Nitrostat, Nitro-dur

Question 20

What is the mechanism of action of Nitroglycerin?

Answer 20

Forms nitric oxide which leads to smooth muscle relaxation.

Question 21

What are the major contraindications for Nitroglycerin?

Answer 21

Use with phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (ex: sildenafil, tadalafil)

Question 22

What are the side effects of reactions of Nitroglycerin?

Answer 22

Headaches, dizziness, syncop(loss of conciousness)

Question 23

What are key counseling points for Nitroglycerin?

Answer 23

Use when you feel severe chest pain. Sit before taking this medication.

Question 24

What type of drug is Ranazoline?

Answer 24

antianginal

Question 25

What is Ranolazine used for?

Answer 25

Angina (chest pain)

Question 26

What is the brand name of Ranazoline?

Answer 26

Ranexa

Question 27

What is the mechanism of action of Ranolazine?

Answer 27

Inhibits the late phase of the inward sodium channel during cardiac repolarization.

Question 28

What are the major contraindications for Ranolazine?

Answer 28

Hepatic cirrhosis; concurrent use of strong CYP3A inhibitors; concurrent use of CYP3A inducers

Question 29

What are the adverse drug reactions of Ranolazine?

Answer 29

Constipation, nausea, QT prolongation

Question 30

What are key counseling points for Ranolazine?

Answer 30

Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew.

Question 31

What type of drug is Sacubtril/Valsartan?

Answer 31

ARNI

Question 32

What is the brand name of Sacubitril/Valsartan?

Answer 32

Entresto

Question 33

What is Sacubitril/Valsartan used for?

Answer 33

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Question 34

What is the mechanism of action of Sacubitril/Valsartan?

Answer 34

ARB and neprilysin inhibitor.

Question 35

What are the major contraindications for Sacubitril/Valsartan?

Answer 35

Pregnancy, use of an ACEI within 36 hours

Question 36

What are the adverse drug reactions of Sacubitril/Valsartan?

Answer 36

Hyperkalemia, hypotension, acute kidney injury, angiodema

Question 37

What are key counseling points for Sacubitril/Valsartan?

Answer 37

May cause dizziness. It should be avoided in pregnancy.

Question 38

What type of drug is digoxin?

Answer 38

cardiac glycoside

Question 39

brand name of digoxin

Answer 39

Digitek, Lanoxin

Question 40

What is the mechanism of action of Digoxin?

Answer 40

Direct suppression of the AV node conduction and inhibition of the sodium/potassium ATPase pump.

Question 41

What are the adverse drug reactions of Digoxin?

Answer 41

Anorexia, diarrhea, arrthymias, heart block

Question 42

What are key counseling points for Digoxin?

Answer 42

You may require blood draws to confirm you are receiving a safe and effective dose.

Question 43

What type of drug is Amiodarone?

Answer 43

Class III antiarrhythmic

Question 44

What is the brand name of Amiodarone?

Answer 44

Codarone, Pacerone

Question 45

What is the mechanism of action of Amiodarone?

Answer 45

Class III antiarrhythmic agent with multiple effects on cardiac conduction.

Question 46

What are the adverse drug reactions of Amiodarone?

Answer 46

Bradycardia/hypotension, nausea/vomiting, photosensitivity, Hepatotoxicity, Proarrhythmic effects, Pulmonary toxicity, and Thyroid disease

Question 47

What are key counseling points for Amiodarone?

Answer 47

This medication requires close monitoring with your doctor.