Angina (pharm) Flashcards
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Similar to nitro but lasts longer
Decreases oxygen demand by decreasing preload and after load
Used for non-surgical pts
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Isosorbide dinotrate (Isordil)
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Med given for chest pain/MI Vasodilator; relax smooth muscle Metab in liver; rapid inactivation 5-7min half-life Lipid soluble therefore fast onset Excreted by kidneys
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Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid, Nirro-due)
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Stifles SNS, blocking beta-1 Decreases O2 demand Used for angina, HtN and dysrhythmia Adverse effect: heart failure and low np (Listen for lung wheeze w high doses)
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Atenolol (tenormin)
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Calcium channel blocker
Reduces heart’s work by slowing cellular action potential
Also vasodilates peripheral vessels and coronary arteries
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Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
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Q
Condition that decreases blood flow to extremities esp hands
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Reynaud’s
5
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Action not totally understood
Reduces Na and Ca in myocardial cells
Makes work more efficient, less O2 demand
Adverse effect: dysrhythmia
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Ranolazine (Ranexa)
