Antianginal and antithrombotic drugs Flashcards
What drug class is nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
nitrate vasodilator
What are the indications of nitroglycerin (nitrostat)
all forms of angina, but does not work as well fro prinzmetal
What are the side effects of nitroglycerin (nitrostat)
Headache (from marked vasodilation), flushing of face and tongue tingling (SL), hypotension, rebound tachycardia
When is nitrate vasodilator use contraindicated?
When patient is using alcohol and Viagra: synergistic vasodilation > hypotension,
What drug class is isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)?
Long acting nitrate vasodilator
What are the indications of isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)?
angina, prophylaxis of angina
What are the side effects of isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)?
Headache, hypotension, rebound tachycardia. (severe hypotension with concurrent viagra use like NTG)
What effect do beta-blockers have during acute MI
They reduce the infarct size
What are two good drug options for prinzmetal angina?
nitrates and calcium channel blockers
What are the 3 classes of drugs used to treat stable angina?
nitrates, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers
What is the mechanism of action for nitrates?
nitrates relax smooth ms by converting to NO, which activates guanyl cyclase and increases intracellular cGMP > vasodilation
What are the two main classes of nitrate drugs?
nitroglycerin (NTG)/nitrostat and Isosorbide dinitrate/Isordil (long acting)
What do beta blockers do?
occupying beta receptors site, esp B-1 diminsh cardiac O2 demand, contractility and rate. Decrease sympathetic stimulation
What substance is used to reverse an beta-blocker overdose that caused bradycardia?
Glucagon- inc cAMP in myocardium bypasses the B-adrenergic second messenger system. Atropine and epinephrine can also be used.
what drug class is propranolol/inderal?
non-selective beta blocker
What are the indications for propranolol use?
Angina, post-MI, HTN, acute panic attacks, migraine HA.
What is the MOA for propanolol?
non-selectively blocks adrenergic stimulation which serves to decrease heart rate and O2 demand and decreases renin.
Side effects of propranolol/inderal
bronchocontriction, hypotension, bradycardia, fatigue, impotence. Abrupt discontinuation can result in rebound HTN and tachycardia> MI and stroke risk
Is it OK to abruptly stop use of propanolol?
NO, abrupt discontinuation can result in rebound HTN and tachycardia> MI and stroke risk
Name a selective beta blocker and what is selective for.
Atenolol/Tenormin, selective for B-1 receptor site.
what is atenolol indicated for
angina, hypertension, MI
What is the MOA of atenolol?
decreases heart rate and myocardial O2 demand by B1 adrenergic blockade.
Side effects of atenolol?
similar to propranolol: bronchoconstriction (possible B2 block), bradycardia, fatigue, impotence. Slightly less risk of bronchoconstriction.
how do calcium channel blockers work?
they inhibit the entrance of calcium into cardiac and smooth ms cells resulting in vasodilation of both coronary and systemic arterial beds. Decrease heart rate and O2 demand.
what is the antidote for bradycardia cause by a calcium channel blocker?
Calcium gluconate
Name a calcium channel blocker
Amlodopine/Norvasc
What are the indications for Amlodopine/Norvasc?
angina: esp prinzmetal/varient, HTN
what is the MOA of Amlodopine/Norvasc?
blocks the calcium influx>vasodilation of cardiac and peripheral arteries. Diminishes sympathetic induced coronary spasm.
Side effects of Amlodopine/Norvasc?
Flushing, HA, hypotension. (do not combine with beta-blockers- risk for hypotension and bradycardia)
what should you do if you have a patient presenting with unstable angina?
MONA: morphine, oxygen, nitrate, aspirin. Send to ER.