Anti-Anginal Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of drugs classically used to treat angina?
A
beta blockers
Ca2+ channel blockers
organic nitrates
2
Q
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor use contradicts the use of what type of anti-anginal drug?
A
organic nitrates
3
Q
Difference between isosorbine dintrate and isosorbide mononitrate
A
mononitrate is just the metabolite of dintrate and can be taken orally for prophylaxis
4
Q
How do nitrates affect coronary flow?
A
redistribute coronary flow
5
Q
When do coronary arteries get perfused?
A
during diastole
6
Q
What is the risk giving someone with COPD a beta-blocker?
A
exacerbation of COPD due to relaxation of smooth muscle in the lungs
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