Amlodipine, felodipine

Question 1

Examples

Answer 1

Dihydropyridines (BV): Amlodipine, felodipine

Rate limiting (Cardiac): Verapamil, Dilitizaem

Question 2

Mechanism

Answer 2

• Dihydropyridines: Block L-type calcium channels found primarily in BV -> Stop smooth muscle contraction (vasodilate) -> Lower BP

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

• Dihydropyridines: HTN, Angina

Question 4

SE

Answer 4

Common: abd pain, dizziness, flushing

Important: HF

Question 5

CI

Answer 5

• HF, Unstable angina, Previous MI (past month)