Angina Flashcards
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Background information for Vasodilators
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Angina is severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart and can be a precursor to a heart attack
2
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Pharmacology of Vasodilators
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Expand blood vessels that supply blood to the heart
3
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Indications of Vasodilators
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- Angina
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
4
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Side effects of Vasodilators
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- Hypotension
- Headache
- Dizziness
5
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Drug interactions of Vasodilators
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Increased risk of hypotension when used with other medications that can lower bp
6
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List the brand names and generic names for Vasodilators
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Brand Name: Apresoline, Imdur, Isordil, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostate
Generic Name: Hydralazine, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Nitroglycerin (topical ointment, Nitroglycerin (transdermal patch), Nitroglycerin (sublingual tablet)
