Vasodilators Flashcards
1
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Hydralazine (Apresoline)
A
pharm class: vasodilator
MOA: unknown
dilates arterioles = decreases resistance, decreases blood pressure
tolerance will develop if used long term
2
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Sodium Nitropresside (Nitropress)
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pharm class: vasodilator
MOA: potent fast-acting vasodilation of arterioles and veins
broken down into NO and cyanide
Cyanide poisoning is rare
ANTIDOTE: Thiosulfate
Thiocyanate toxicity is rare
throw out if it’s a dark color
protect from light
3
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Isosorbide dinitrate (Isodril)
A
pharm class: vasodilators
vasodilates arterioles and veins
