Vasodilators Flashcards

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Vasodilators include what

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Oral vasodilators
Parenteral vasodilators
Calcium channel blockers
The nitrates

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Give example for oral vasodilators and their use

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Give example of parenteral vasodilators and its use

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4
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Calcium channel blockers are used when

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Long-term outpatient therapy of hypertension and hypertensive emergencies

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5
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The nitrates are used when

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6
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What is the classification of vasodilators based on the place of action

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Vasodilators work best how

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What are the general considerations for vasodilators

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9
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Explain pharmacokinetics of hydralazine

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10
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Explain mechanism of action of hydralazine

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Explain the precautions of hydralazine

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12
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What are the uses of hydralazine

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13
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Explain the toxicity of hydralazine

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Explain minoxidil

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Explain the mechanism of action of minoxidil

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16
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Explain the precautions of minoxidil

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Explain the toxicity of minoxidil

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Minoxidil has what other use apart from vasodilator

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Explain sodium nitroprusside

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Explain the mechanism of action of sodium nitroprusside

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Explain the pharmacokinetics of sodium nitroprusside

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Explain the toxicity of sodium nitroprusside

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What is the prophylaxis or treatment of cyanide toxicity

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What is the mechanism of action of diazoxide
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What are the uses of diazoxide
Injected for the treatment of hypertensive emergencies Used orally for the treatment of hypoglycemia in hyperinsulinism
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Why is diazoxide used as Injection for the treatment of hypertensive emergencies
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Explain the toxicity of diazoxide
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Explain the precautions of diazoxide
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What is fenoldopam
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What is the mechanism of action of fenoldopam
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Explain pharmacokinetics of fenoldopam
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What are the uses of fenoldopam
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Explain the toxicity of fenoldopam