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Pharm I Fall 2016 NUNM Jensen > Angina > Flashcards

Angina Flashcards

1
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What is a distinguishing feature of chronic stable angina?

A

Symptom reversibility (pain relieved by rest or sublingual nitroglycerine)

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What is the MOA of nitrates?

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Relaxation of vascular smooth muscle (vasodilation)

Venous dilation is greater than arterial, leading to reduced preload, resulting in reduced O2 consumption

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What are the side effects of nitrates?

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Hypotension, HA, flushing, light headedness

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What are the two specific nitrates commonly used?

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Nitroglycerin and Isosorbide mononitrate

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What is/are the indications for Nitroglycerin?

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Angina (prophylactic and acute)

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What interactions should you be conscious of with nitroglycerin?

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Avoid use of PDE-5 inhibitors like sildenafil

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What is the time of onset and duration of nitroglycerin?

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Onset: 1-3 min (sublingual)
Duration: 25 min

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What is/are the indications for Isosorbide mononitrate?

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Angina pectoris

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What interactions should you be conscious of with isosorbide mononitrate?

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PDE-5 inhibitors like sildenafil

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What is the time of onset and duration for isosorbide mononitrate?

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Onset: 30-45 min.
Duration: >6 hrs

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Name four natural products that have hypotensive effects and should be used with caution with blood pressure lowering agents?

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Coleus, Hawthorn, L-citrulline, and N-acetyl cysteine

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Why not combine nitrates with sildenafil?

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Hypotension

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13
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Are nitrates more specific to arterial or venous blood vessels?

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Venous

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What are the four roles of therapy for beta blockers in regard to angina?

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  1. Prophylaxis
  2. Blunt cardiac stimulation
  3. Prevents reflex tachycardia
  4. Decreases HR, contractility, and BP
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What is the MOA for beta blockers?

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Blocks beta adrenergic receptors and can be selective or non-selective to the heart

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What are potential side effects of beta blockers?

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Bradycardia, heart block, HA, fatigue, dizziness, depression, exercise intolerance, hypotension, erectile dysfunction (varies with selectivity)

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What type of agents should you not combine beta blockers with?

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Those with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity

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What are the primary locations for Beta-1, -2, and -3 receptors?

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Beta-1: heart

  • 2: lungs (but also on the heart)
  • 3: adipose tissue and heart
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What can happen with abrupt discontinuation of beta blockers?

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Reflex tachycardia (taper gradually)

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Metoprolol: MOA?

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Cardioselective beta-1 competitive antagonist

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21
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Metoprolol: indications?

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MI, CHF, angina, HTN

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Metoprolol: contraindications?

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Heart block or severe bradycardia (HR < 60)

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Metoprolol: onset and duration?

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Onset: < 1hr
Duration: 3-6 (IR) or 25hrs (ER)

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Atenolol: MOA?

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Cardioselective beta-1 competitive antagonist

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Atenolol: indications?

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MI, HTN, angina

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Atenolol: contraindications?

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Heart block or severe bradycardia

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Atenolol: onset and duration?

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< 1hr

12-24 hrs

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28
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Atenolol: interactions?

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Apple

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29
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Propranolol: MOA?

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Nonselective B1 and B2

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Propranolol: indications?

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MI, HTN, angina, migraine prophylaxis, supraventricular arrhythmias

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Propranolol: contraindications?

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Heart block or severe bradycardia

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32
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Propranolol: onset and duration?

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1-2 hrs

6-12 (IR) or 24 hrs (ER)

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33
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Propranolol: interactions

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Indian snakeroot and St. John’s Wort

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34
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Carvedilol: MOA?

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Nonselective w/ alpha-1 adrenergic blockade activity

35
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Carvedilol: indications?

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MI, HTN, CHF, angina

36
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Carvedilol: contraindications?

A

Heart block or severe bradycardia

37
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Carvedilol: onset and duration?

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< 1hr

24 hrs

38
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Carvedilol: interactions?

A

Grapefruit juice

39
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Which beta blockers are more likely to interact with beta agonists used in asthma?

A

Carvedilol and propranolol

40
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What are the four roles of therapy for Calcium channel blockers in angina?

A
  1. Prophylaxis
  2. Decrease BP
  3. Dilates coronary blood vessels
  4. Dilates peripheral blood vessels
41
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What is the MOA for Calcium channel blockers?

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Blocks calcium influx leading to relaxation of cardiac and smooth muscles

42
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What are the side effects of calcium channel blockers?

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TACHYCARDIA, EDEMA, ha, fatigue, exercise intolerance, hypotension (varies with selectivity)

43
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Calcium channel blockers differ based on their selectivity towards what, which are predominantly found in the periphery?

A

Dihydropyridine receptors

44
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What are the three dihydropyridines?

A

Nifedipine
Felodipine
Amlodipine

45
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What calcium channel blocker should you avoid for stable angina?

A

Immediate release nifedipine

46
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What are the two non-dihydropyridines?

A

Diltiazem and verapamil

47
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Contraindications for non-dihydropyridines?

A

Pts w/ ejection fraction < 35% (heart failure)

Cholea, grapefruit, St. John’s Wort

48
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Interactions to avoid with non-dihydropyridines?

A

Combination with beta blocker (reduces HR)

49
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Amlodipine: indications?

A

HTN, chronic stable angina, variant angina, disorder of CV system

50
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Verapamil: indications?

A

HTN, CSA, variant angina, angina, SVT, afib/aflutter

51
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Verapamil: contraindications?

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Hypotension, LVEF < 30%, AV block, sick-sinus syndrome, certain arrhythmias

52
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Verapamil: interactions?

A

Cholea, grapefruit, st. john’s wort

53
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Diltiazem: indications?

A

Atrial arrhythmia, HTN, SVT, angina

54
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Diltiazem: contraindications?

A

Hypotension, LVEF < 30%, AV block, sick-sinus, certain arrhythmias

55
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Diltiazem: interactions?

A

Cholea, grapefruit, st. john’s wort

56
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Why are calcium channel blockers more likely to have drug interactions with other therapeutic moieties?

A

CYP450 pathways lead to a lot of interactions

57
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Aspirin: MOA?

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Nonselective, irreversible COX inhibitor

58
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Aspirin: contraindications?

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< 18 years old due to assoc. w/ Reye’s syndrome

59
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Aspirin: interactions?

A

Cocoa, danshen, dong quai, evening primrose, policosanol, willow bark

60
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Aspirin: metabolism?

A

Hydrolyzed to salicylate by esterases

61
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Aspirin: side effects?

A

increased bleeding (GI), disruption of renal perfusion

62
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Do other NSAIDs like aspirin have effects on platelets?

A

Yes, but they are reversible

63
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Clopidogrel: MOA?

A

Irreversibly blocks P2Y12 component of ADP receptors on platelet surface (reduces platelet activation)

64
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Clopidogrel: indications?

A

Post-NSTEMI, ACS, CVA, PCI, and arterial occlusive disease to prevent clots

65
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Clopidogrel: onset?

A

Detected second day of tx

66
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Clopidogrel: interactions?

A

Cocoa, danshen, dong quai, evening primrose, policosanol, willow bark, grapefruit, st. john’s wort

67
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Ticagrelor: MOA?

A

Reversibly blocks P2Y12 component of ADP receptors on platelet surface (duration depends on potency)

68
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Ticagrelor: side effects?

A

increased risk of bleeding, increased uric acid levels

69
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Ticagrelor: indications?

A

Prophylaxis post ACS, MI or PCI

70
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Ticagrelor: interactions?

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Cocoa, danshen, dong quai, evening primrose, policosanol, willow bark, grapefruit, st. john’s wort

71
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Prasugrel: MOA?

A

Irreversibly blocks P2Y12 component of ADP receptors on platelet surface

72
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Prasugrel: contraindications?

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Prior TIA or stroke (also, increased risk for bleeding with body weight < 60kg)

73
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Prasugrel: interactions?

A

Cocoa, danshen, dong quai, evening primrose, policosanol, willow bark, grapefruit, st. johns wort

74
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What is different about the P2Y12 pathway that ticagrelor goes through compared to prasugrel and clopidogrel?

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Ticagrelor goes through no in vivo biotransformation, whereas prasugrel goes through hydrolysis by esterases and CYP dependent oxidation. Clopidogrel also goes through CYP dependent oxidation

75
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Warfarin: MOA?

A

Inhibits Vit. K oxide reductase (the enzyme responsible for regenerating vit. K so it can activate clotting factors)

76
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What are the Vitamin K dependent clotting factors?

A

II, VII, IX, X

77
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Warfarin: onset?

A

Effects on INR seen 2-5 days after dose changes

78
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Warfarin: interactions [in addition to the usual blood thinner interactors]

A

Alfalfa, american ginseng, alcohol, EDTA, glucosamine HCL and sulfate, licorice, N-acetyl glucosamine, Vit. K, wintergreen, plus the usuals.

79
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Rivaroxaban: MOA?

A

Direct, reversible inhibition of factor Xa

80
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Apixaban: MOA?

A

Direct, reversible inhibition of factor Xa

81
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Dabigatran: MOA?

A

Direct thrombin inhibitor

82
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Enoxaparin (Low Molecular Weight Heparin): MOA?

A

Enhances the inhibition rate of clotting proteases by antithrombin III, impairing normal hemostasis and inhibition of factor Xa

83
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Enoxaparin (Low Molecular Weight Heparin): indications?

A

Typically used as initial treatment and then as bridging therapy

84
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What is the reversal agent for warfarin and how does it work?

A

Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) covers the period before K1 has reached its full effect.

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