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2.CCBs (DHP) Flashcards

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BOX

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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NA

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Contra.

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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NA

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Warnings

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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Hypotension
Nifedipine IR: do not use

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Side effects

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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Peripheral edema
Flushing
Headache
Palpitations/tachycardia
Gingival hyperplasia

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Notes

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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Amlodipine is one of the safest for HFrEF patients
Nifedipine ER is a choice in pregnancy

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Drug interactions

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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Other drugs decreasing HR (beta-blocker, digoxin, clonidine, amiodarone)
Substrates of 3A4, avoid grapefruit juice

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Monitor

Amlodipine Nifedipine ER Nicardipine IR Nicardipine SR Nicardipine IV

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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BP
HR
peripheral edema

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