ANS- Cardiovascular Flashcards
what is Cleviprex
Clevidipine
Clevidipine
class/ categorie, uses
Class/Category: Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel Blocker
Uses: HTN
Clevidipine
MOA
Calcium-Channel Blocker: Inhibits Ca2+ influx into cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle
Clevidipine
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 1-3 min
Peak: 2-10 min
Duration: 5-15 min
Clevidipine
metabolism
plasma esterases
clevidipine
CV effects
↓ BP, ↑ HR, ↓ SVR, ↔ preload, ↓ afterload, ↓/↔ inotropy
May experience reflex tachycardia or baroreceptor reflex
Clevidipine
CNS effects
- May ↑ CBF, moderate cerebral vasodilator
- CO2 reactivity maintained
- HA
Clevidipine contraindications
Allergy to soybeans, soy, eggs, or egg products; defective lipid metabolism
Clevidipine relative contrainidations
1
severe aortic stenosis
What conditions should you avoid using clevidipine for
3
- Avoid in heart failure with reduced EF,
- hyperlipidemic states,
- acute or chronic pancreatitis
Does clevidipine cause tachyphylaxis OR rebound HTN
NO, not associated with tachyphylaxis or rebound HTN upon stopping
clevidipine effect on renal blood flow
Increases renal blood flow
What condition prolongs the effects of clevidipine?
Effect prolonged if pseudocholinesterase deficiency
what is EmerPhed
Ephedrine
Ephedrine
class/ category
Synthetic/Non-Catecholamine Adrenergic Agonist; Sympathomimetic
Ephedrine
use
Treatment of hypotension
Ephedrine
MOA
Adrenergic Agonist: Indirect >Direct effects (α1, β1, and β2)
Ephedrine
dose
5-25 mg IV in 5-10 mg incremental doses
Ephedrine
onset, peak, duration
Onset: <1 min
Peak: 2-5 min
Duration: 10-60 min
Ephedrine
elimination
renal
Ephedrine
CV effects
- ↑ BP, ↑ HR, ↑ CO
- ↑ SVR may be offset by β2-induced vasodilation
- ↑ myocardial O2 consumption
Ephedrine
Pulm effects
Bronchodilation (β2)
Ephedrine
CNS effects
- Crosses BBB, CNS excitation
- Mydriasis
What does ephedrine do to renal and splanchnic blood flow?
Decreases renal and splanchnic blood flow
What does repeat dosing with ephedrine cause?
Tachyphylaxis with repeat dosing (due to depleted NE stores), may require increasing doses
Ephedrine does what to MAC requirements
Increases MAC requirements
Ephedrine may interact with which medications and cause what?
May interact with MAO-inhibitors → hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome
use this medication cautiously with questionable coronary perfusion
ephedrine
What is Adrenalin
Epi
Epinephrine
class/ category, uses
Class/Category: Adrenergic agonist
Uses: Cardiac arrest; anaphylaxis; bradycardia; bronchospasm; cardiogenic or vasodilatory shock
Epi
MOA
Adrenergic Agonist: Direct-acting α1, β1, β2
Epi
dose-infusion
Infusion:
β effects: 0.01-0.03 mcg/kg/min
β & α effects: 0.03-0.15 mcg/kg/min
α effects: 0.15-0.3 mcg/kg/min
Epi
bolus dose-cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest (pulseless):
1 mg IV/IO or 2-2.5 mg ETT (diluted in 5-10 mL Sterile Water), may repeat every 3-5 min
01 mcg/kg IV/IO or 0.1 mg/kg ETT; may repeat initial dose up to 10x, repeating every 3-5 min
IV/IO/ETT doses up to 0.2 mg/kg may be effective[
Epi
dose-anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis:
5-10 mcg IV bolus, if hypotension, titrate to effect[2]
1-1 mg IV bolus, if CV collapse[2]
Infusion 5-10 mcg/min (0.01 mcg/kg/min),[2] may increase up to 20 mcg/min[4]
If laryngeal edema without hypotension, administer SubQ[2]
Avoid IV administration if normal BP
Epi
Dose-bradycardia
Bradycardia:
01 mg/kg IV/IO or 0.1 mg/kg ETT
Epi
Peds-cardiac arrest and vasoactive doses
Cardiac arrest: 0.01-0.02 mg/kg
Vasoactive (α & β effects) 0.05-2 mcg/kg/min
Epi
Peds bronchospasm and bradycardia doses
Bronchospasm: 5-10 mcg/kg IV/SQ
Bradycardia (neonatal): 0.01-0.03 mcg/kg IV or 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg ETT (1:10k)
Epi
onset, peak, duration
Onset: < 1 min
Peak: 1-2 mins
Duration: 5-10 min
Epi
Metabolism
Enzymatic degradation by COMT and MAO
Epi
CV effects
- ↑ HR, ↑ CO, ↑ contractility, ↑ conduction velocity, ↑ ventricular relaxation
Initial ↑ HR → ↓ HR (baroreceptor reflex) - ↑ BP, ↑ SVR, ↑ preload, ↑ afterload
- ↑ myocardial O2 demand; possible ↓ myocardial O2 supply, may → myocardial ischemia
Epi
pulm effects
Bronchodilation
May ↑ PAP
Epi
CNS effects
- Cerebral arteriolar vasoconstriction
- Risk for stroke and cerebral hemorrhage
Epi’s effects on hepatosplanchnic, renal blood flow and what does it cause to tissue O2 exchange and lactate clearance?
↓ hepatosplanchnic and renal blood flow → ↓ tissue O2 exchange and ↓ lactate clearance
epi does what to renin secretion
↑ renin secretion
Epi is not recommended for what type of medication overdose
Not recommended for β-blocker overdose
T/F epi can cause hyperglycemia and mydriasis?
True
Caution use in epi for what condition?
pulm HTN
what could a supratherapeutic does of Epi cause?
Supratherapeutic dose may → acute heart failure, pulmonary edema, arrhythmia, HTN, myocardial ischemia
T/F Epi causes tachyphylaxis
False, no tachyphylaxis
what is Brevi-Bloc
Esmolol
Esmolol
class/ category
Selective Adrenergic Antagonist; Class II antiarrhythmic
esmolol
uses
HTN, dysrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, β-blockade continuation; blunt SNS response to noxious stimuli
esmolol and metoprolol
MOA
Adrenergic Antagonist: β1 (cardioselective)
Esmolol
dose (bolus and infusion)
Bolus: 0.5-1 mg/kg over 1 min
Infusion: 50-300 mcg/kg/min
Esmolol
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 1-2 min
Peak: 5 min
Duration: 10-15 min
Esmolol
metabolism
Non-specific plasma esterases
Esmolol and metoprolol
CV effects
- ↓ BP, ↓ HR, ↓ contractility, ↓ conduction velocity, ↑ ventricular relaxation
- ↓ myocardial O2 demand
Esmolol and metoprolol
GI effects
N/V/D
T/F esmolol and metoprolol might mask signs of hypoglycemia
True
T/F esmolol does not cause pain on injection
FALSE, pain on injection
what happens with large doses of esmolol or metoprolol
Large doses may have β2 antagonist effect
esmolol and metoprolol are not recommended for treatment what overdose
Not recommended for treatment of Phenylephrine overdose
T/F to avoid esmolol or metoprolol if sinus brady,
what could occur?
TRUE! Avoid if sinus brady, cardiogenic shock
Relative contraindications for esmolol and metoprolol
Relative contraindication: Reactive or obstructive airway disease (especially if high dose)
contraindications for esmolol and metoprolol
2-cardiac
Preexisting AV block (greater than 1st degree), acute/ uncompensated HFrEF
what is apresoline
hydralazine
hydralazine
class/ category and uses
Class/Category: Antihypertensive
Uses: Treatment of hypertension
hydralazine
MOA
Mechanism of Action:
* Not well understood
* Direct systemic vasodilator arterial > venous relaxation
hydralazine
dose
Bolus: 2.5-20 mg IV
Hydralazine
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 2-20 min
Peak: 10-80 min
Duration: Up to 12 hr
esmolol
metabolism and elimination
Metabolism: Hepatic
Elimination: Renal
hydralazine
CV effects
- ↓ BP, ↑ HR, ↑ CO, ↓ SVR, ↑ contractility
Stimulates baroreceptor → reflex vagal activity, may include bradycardia - May cause CHF, angina
hydralazine
pulm effects
May alter reactivity of pulmonary vasculature
hydralazine
CNS effects
- ↑ CBF, ↑ ICP (unless MAP markedly reduced)
- Inhibits CBF autoregulation
- HA, dizziness, tremors
hydralazine
GI effects
nausea
what type of blood flow does hydralazine effect and what does it do?
↑ coronary, cerebral, renal, and splanchnic blood flow
hydralazine reversal agent
Phentolamine
T/F hydralazine may cause lupus-like syndrome (usually with renal involvement)
TRUE!
hydralazine is not recommended for patients with what disease and what could that cause?
Not recommended for patients with coronary artery disease, myocardial ischemia
what is Trandate
Labetolol
Labetalol
class/ category and uses
Class/Category: Non-Selective Adrenergic Antagonist
Uses: HTN, tachycardia
Labetolol
MOA
Adrenergic Antagonist: Combined, α1 (selective), and β1 & β2 (non-selective)
Labetolol
dose
Bolus:
2.5-10 mg IV bolus over 2 min, then 5-20 mg every 10 min until desired response (typically 5-20 mg)
Labetolol
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 1-5 min
Peak: 5-10 min
Duration: 2-6 hr, dose dependent
Labetolol
metabolism
hepatic
Labetolol
CV effects
- ↓ BP, ↓ HR, ↓ SVR, ↔ CO, ↓ Contractility
- May cause reflex tachycardia
- CHF
- Heart block
Labetolol
Pulm effects
Bronchospasm
T/F Labetolol can cause orthostatic hypotension
TRUE!
what condition should labetolol be avoided with?
Avoid with symptomatic asthma
labetolol effects and ratio
Β:α effects, 7:1 by IV route
what is lopressor
metoprolol
metoprolol
class/ category and use
Class/Category: Selective Adrenergic Antagonist
Uses: HTN, myocardial ischemia, β-blockade continuation
metoprolol
dose
Bolus: 1-5 mg IV, every 2-5 min until desired response, up to 15 mg
metoprolol
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 1-5 min
Peak: 20 min
Duration: 1-4 hr
metoprolol
metabolism
hepatic
what is Cardene
Nicardipine
Nicardipine
class/ category and use
Class/Category: Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel Blocker
Uses: HTN, perioperative BP management
Nicardipine
MOA
Calcium-Channel Blocker: Inhibits Ca2+ influx into cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle
Nicardipine
Dose (bolus and infusion)
Bolus: 100-400 mcg IV
Infusion: 2-5 mg/hr IV, up to 15 mg/hr IV (1-2 mcg/kg/min, increased to 7.5 mcg/kg/min as needed)
Nicardipine
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 1-3 min
Peak: 5-10 min
Duration: 30-60 min
Nicardipine
metabolism
Hepatic CYP3A4
Nicardipine
CV effects
5
- ↓ BP, ↑/↔ HR, ↓/↔ CO, ↓ afterload, ↓/↔ contractility
- May experience reflex tachycardia or baroreceptor reflex
- Moderate to no myocardial depression
- Marked coronary artery and peripheral artery dilation
- Marked peripheral artery dilation
Nicardipine
CNS effects
4
- ↑ CBF, ↑ CBV
- Moderate cerebral vasodilator
- CO2 reactivity maintained
- HA
what type of edema does nicardipine cause
peripheral edema
nicardipine increases blood flow where
Increases renal blood flow
Nitroglycerin
class/ category and MOA
Class/Category: Nitrovasodilator
Mechanism of Action: Generates Nitric Oxide (NO)
Nitro
uses
Uses:
Myocardial ischemia; Heart failure with reduced EF; Controlled hypotension
Nitro
dose-bolus
Bolus: 5-100 mcg
Nitro
infustion dose
Infusion:
Start at 5 mcg/min, increase by 5 mcg/min every 3-5 minutes until desired effect; if no response at 20 mcg/min, may increase by 10-20 mcg/min every 3-5 min
Nitro
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 2-5 min
Peak: 1-2 mins
Duration: 5-10 min
Nitro
metabolism
Hepatic
Nitro
CV effects
- ↓ BP (↓ preload),↑ HR, ↓ CO
- Stimulates baroreceptor
- Coronary artery vasodilator, improves myocardial supply-demand balance
Nitro
pulm effects
May ↓ PaO2
↓ PAP
Nitro
CNS effects
- ↑ CBV
- ↑ ICP (but less than SNP)
- HA
T/F nitro inhibits platelet aggregation
TRUE!
Do not use Nitro with in how many hours of what type of medications AND what could it cause?
Do not use within 24 hours of erectile dysfunction drugs (PDE5 inhibitors)
May result in
* significant hypotension,
* myocardial ischemia,
* myocardial infarction,
* death
Avoid in patients with what SBP, HR, and what?
Avoid in patients with SBP < 90 mmHg, HR < 50 or > 100, or RV infarction
Nitro is not recommended in what type of patients?
Not recommended for patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or in the presence of severe aortic stenosis
Nitro should be used cautiously in what type of patients and what could it cause?
Caution in hypovolemic patients, severe hypotension may compromise coronary perfusion pressure
what could nitrite metabolites cause?
Nitrite metabolite may oxidize ferrous ion in hemoglobin to methemoglobin → methemoglobinemia (especially in patients with hepatotoxicity or receiving high doses)
T/F Nitro and nitroprusside is methemoglobin-inducing
True!
what is Nipride/ SNP
Sodium Nitroprusside
Nitroprusside
class/ category
Nitrovasodilator; Nonselective peripheral vasodilator
Nitroprusside
Uses
Hypertensive emergency; controlled hypotension; aortic/cardiac surgery; cardiogenic shock
Nitroprusside
MOA
Nitric Oxide (NO) donor, Direct-acting
Nitroprusside
Dose (infusion/ duration)
- Infusion: Start at 0.3 mcg/kg/min and increase up to 10 mcg/kg/min
- Duration of 10 mcg/kg/min infusion not to exceed 10 min
Nitroprusside
onset, peak, duration
Onset: Seconds
Peak: 2 min
Duration: 1-5 min
Nitroprusside
metabolism and toxic metabolites
Metabolism: Interacts with oxyhemoglobin, dissociating immediately to methemoglobin, releasing cyanide and NO
Toxic metabolites: Cyanide, thiocyanate (especially in renal disease)
Nitroprusside
CV effects
- ↓ BP(↓ Preload, ↓ Afterload), ↑ HR, ↑ contractility
- Stimulates baroreceptor
- ↑ myocardial O2 demand
- ↓ coronary perfusion pressure
Nitroprusside
Pulm effects
- ↓ PaO2, ↑ pulmonary shunt
- ↓ PVR
Nitroprusside
CNS effects
- ↑ CBF, ↑ CBV
- ↑ ICP, may be offset by slowing infusion
T/F nitroprusside contains cyanide
TRUE
Is Nitroprusside associated with coronary steal?
YES!
What does Nitroprusside do to platelet aggregation
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Nitroprusside increases bleeding time at what rate?
↑ bleeding time at > 3 mcg/kg/min
what are possible nitroprusside antidotes
3
- Sodium thiosulfate,
- Hydroxocobalamin,
- Sodium nitrite
Nitropruside relative contraindication?
hint: cardiac
Relative contraindication: Acute myocardial ischemia
What is levophed
Norepinephrine!
Norepi
class/ cateory
Adrenergic agonist; Direct-acting α1, α2, β1 agonist (minimal β2 effect)
Norepi
uses
- Vasopressor
- Septic, cardiogenic, or refractory shock
- Distributive shock
- Anaphylaxis
Norepi
MOA
Adrenergic agonist; Direct-acting α1, β1, β2 agonist
Norepi
Dose
Infusion: 1-20 mcg/min(0.01-0.2 mcg/kg/min)
Norepi
onset, peak, duration
Onset: < 1 min
Peak: 1-2 mins
Duration: 2-10 min
Norepi
metabolism
- Primary adrenergic reuptake
- secondary enzymatic degradation by COMT and MAO
Norepi
CV effects
- ↑ HR, ↑ contractility (less than Epi); ↑ conduction velocity, ↑ ventricular relaxation
- ↑ BP, ↑ SVR (more than Epi); ↑ venous return, ↑ afterload
- Arrhythmogenic potential (less than Epi)
- ↑ myocardial O2 demand; possible myocardial ischemia if flow-limiting stenosis
Norepi
pulm effects
↑ PAP
Norepi effects on which bloodflow (2), less than what medication, and effect on tissue O2 and lactate
↓ hepatosplanchnic and renal blood flow (less than Epi) → ↓ tissue O2 exchange and ↓ lactate clearance
Norepi could cause what type of vasoconstriction and what could it cause?
Renal artery vasoconstriction may → oliguria, renal failure
T/F Norepi is okay to use with RV dysfuction/failure
FALSE, caution with RV dysfunction/failure
T/F concern for end-organ hypoperfusion and ischemia with norepi
TRUE!
what is Neo-Synephrine?
Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine
class/ category
Synthetic/Non-catecholamine Adrenergic Agonist; Sympathomimetic
Phenyl
use and MOA
Uses: Treatment of hypotension
Mechanism of Action: Adrenergic Agonist: Direct α1
Phenyl
dose (bolus and infusion)
Bolus: 40-200 mcg bolus
Infusion: 20-200 mcg/min or 0.15-0.75 mcg/kg/min
Phenyl
onset, peak, duration
Onset: <1 min
Peak: 1 min
Duration: 15-20 min
Phenyl
metabolism
hepatic
Phenyl
CV effects
- ↑ BP, ↑ SVR, ↑ Preload, ↑ Afterload
- Stimulates baroreceptor → reflex vagal activity, may include bradycardia
- ↓ CO
phenyl
Pulm effects
↑ PAP
reversal agent for phenylephrine
Phentolamine
Phenylephrine does what to renal, splanchnic, cutaneous, mesenteric, and skeletal muscle blood flow
Decreases
T/F Tachyphylaxis with infusions may require upward titration of infusion dosing of phenylephrine
True
what is phenylephrine NOT recommended for treatment of?
Not recommended for treatment of septic shock, unless serious arrhythmia with norepinephrine, high CO, or require salvage therapy
How does phenylephrine effect vessel constriction?
Venoconstriction > arterial constriction
what is Vasostrict?
Vasopressin
vasopressin
class/ category and uses
Class/Category: Nonadrenergic Vasopressor
Uses: Treatment of hypotension, shock
Vasopressin
MOA
Nonadrenergic Agonist; Direct acting, V1
Vasopressin
dose (bolus and infusion)
Bolus: 1-2 units IV (perioperative hypotension)
Infusion: 0.01-0.1 units/min (shock states)
vasopressin
onset, peak, duration
Onset: 1-5 min
Peak: 5 min
Duration: 10-30 min
Vasopressin
elimination
hepatic/ renal
vasopressin
CV effects
5
- ↑ BP, ↔ HR, ↔ Contractility, ↓ CO,↑ SVR
- ↑ Myocardial O2 consumption
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery vasoconstriction → angina pectoris, EKG changes suggestive of myocardial ischemia, MI
- Risk for cardiac arrest
Vasopressin
CNS effects
↑ CBF, ↔ ICP
vasopressin
GI effects
↑ peristalsis → abdominal pain, N/V
vasopressin does what to splanchnic, renal, coronary, and peripheral vascular beds and what is the risk associated?
Vasoconstricts splanchnic, renal, coronary, and peripheral vascular beds → ischemia risk
where does vasopressin shunt blood?
Shunts blood to cerebral, cardiac, and pulmonary vascular beds
what does vasporession do to cutaneous vessels and the symptoms seen?
Cutaneous vasoconstriction → pallor
what does vasopresson do to uterine smooth muscle?
uterine smooth muscle contraction
T/F caution with CAD with vasporessin
True
prolonged use of vasopresson can cause what?
Prolonged use may decrease effect
Vasopression is not recommended for the treatment of what?
not recommended for the treatment of LAST
what is the most potent arterial vasoconstrictor?
Vasopressin
V1-what G coupled receptor and action
V1 (Gq) – Vascular smooth muscle → Arterial vasoconstriction
V1-what G coupled receptor and action
V3-what G coupled receptor and action
V3 (Gq) – Anterior pituitary → Corticotropin release