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Angina drugs Flashcards

1
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What conditions does an ACS involve?

A

Unstable angina.
Non-ST elevation MI.
ST elevation MI.

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What is the initial treatment for an ACS?

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M - morphine.
O - oxygen.
N - nitrates.
A - anti-platelet (aspirin or clopidogrel).

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What is the preventative treatment for an ACS?

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MI-5:
> Aspirin.
> Clopidogrel.
> ACEi.
> Beta blockers.
> Statin.
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4
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What is the MOA of nitrates?

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Release NO > increased cGMP > smooth muscle relaxation.

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5
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Give some examples of nitrates?

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GTN.
Isosorbide mononitrate (long acting).
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6
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What are the side effects of nitrates?

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Headaches.
Hypotension.
Flushing.

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7
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When are nitrates contra-indicated?

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Hypotension.
Mitral & aortic stenosis.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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8
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Give examples of anti-platelet drugs?

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Aspirin.
Clopidogrel.
Prasugrel.
Ticagrelor.

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What is the MOA of aspirin?

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Irreversibly inhibits COX > inhibition of TXA2.

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10
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What are the side effects of aspirin?

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GI irritation.

Bronchospasms.

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11
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When is aspirin contra-indicated?

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PUD & bleeding disorders.

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What is the MOA of clopidogrel?

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Pro-drug converted to an active drug by P450 enzymes.

Blocks P2Y12 adenosine receptors on platelets > inhibits aggregation.

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13
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What are the side effects of clopidogrel?

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GI irritation.

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14
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What are the contra-indications for clopidogrel?

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Active bleeding.

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15
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What interactions does clopidogrel have?

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Enzyme inducers (i.e. omeperazole) reduce anti-platelet activity.
Fluoxetine reduces anti-platelet effect.
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16
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Give examples of ACEi?

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Ramipril.

Captopril (short acting).

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What are the MOA of ACEi?

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Inhibits ACE (converts angiotensin I > angiotensin II).

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18
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What are the side effects of ACEi?

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Dry cough.
Hypotension.
Hyperkalaemia.
Renal & hepatic impairment.

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19
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What do ACEi interact with?

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ACEi + diuretics > rapid hypotension.

20
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Give examples of angiotensin II receptor blockers?

21
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When would you give an angiotensin II receptor blockers?

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If patients can not tolerate ACEi due to dry cough.

22
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Give examples of beta blockers?

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Bisoprolol (B1 anatagonist).

Metoprolol (short acting).

23
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What is the MOA of beta blockers?

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Beta adrenergic antagonist > decreased HR & contractility.

24
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What are the side effects of beta blockers?

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Bronchospasm.
Bradycardia.
Cold extremities.

25
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What are the interactions of beta blockers?

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Risk of AV block if used with diltiazem/verapamil.

26
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Give examples of statins?

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Simvastatin.

27
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What is the MOA of statins?

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Inhibit HMG CoA reductase > decreased LDL.

28
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What are the side effects of statins?

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Altered liver function.
Myalgia.
Rhabdomyolysis.

29
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What interacts with statins?

A

Grapefruit juice.

30
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Give examples of dihydropyridines?

A

Amlodipine.

Nifedipine.

31
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What is the MOA of dihydropyridines?

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Inhibits Ca2+ influx > smooth muscle relaxation.

32
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What are the contra-indications of dihydropyridines?

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Uncontrolled heart failure.
Within 1 month of a MI.
Aortic stenosis.

33
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Gives examples of non-dihydropyridines?

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Verapamil.

Diltiazem.

34
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What is the MOA of non-dihydropyridines?

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Inhibit Ca2+ influx > smooth muscle relaxation.

Slows conduction rate at the AV node.

35
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What are the side effects of non-dihydropyridines?

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Bradycardia.

SA/AV block.

36
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When are non-dihydropyridines contra-indicated?

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Bradycardia.

Heart block.

37
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Give an example of a K+ channel activator?

A

Nicorandil.

38
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What is the MOA of nicorandil?

A

NO donor > increased cGMP > smooth muscle relaxation.

Open K+ channels > hyperpolarisation > inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels > smooth muscle relaxation.

39
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When is ivabridine used?

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As a 3rd line treatment or if beta blockers are contra-indicated.

40
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What is the MOA of ivabridine?

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Blocks Na+ funny channels > decreased rate of SA firing.

41
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When is the use of nicorandil contra-indicated?

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LV failure.

42
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What are the side effects of ivabridine?

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Visual disturbances.
1st degree heart block.
Bradycardia.

43
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When is the use of ivabridine contra-indicated?

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Bradycardia.
Acute MI/CVA.
2nd/3rd degree heart block.
Unstable/acute CCF.

44
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When is ranolazine used?

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Cardiologists only - to treat patients who remain symptomatic despite optimal treatment.

45
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What is the MOA of ranolazine?

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Inhibit late Na+ channels > decreased Ca2+ overload > smooth muscle relaxation.

46
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When is the use of ranolazine contra-indicated?

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Hepatic impairment.
CCF & QT elongation.
Elderly & low body weight - < 60kg.

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