Antianginal and B-blockers Flashcards
Name two antianginal drugs
Nitroglycerin and organic nitrates
Nitroglycerin used to treat
ischemic heart condition, specifically chest pain
Route of admin for Nitroglycerin
sublingual
Contraindications to Nitroglycerine
anemia, closed-angle glaucoma, erectile dysfunction drugs
Nitroglycerine AE
most common=headache
Others=tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension
Interactions w/Nitroglycerine
Alcohol, beta blockers, CCB,erectile dysfunction drug
Natriglycerine is ____soluble
Lipids
Name 3 B-Blockers used for angina and HTN
Metroprolol, atenolol, propranolol
B-Blocker used for Heart Failure
Carvedilol
before admin of antianginal you must asses
Bp (less than 90 systolic),vitals
contraindications for beta blockers
asthma=inc. bronchochonstriction,Diabetes=hypoglycemia
while taking beta blockers asses for
edema
while taking antianginals avoid
hot environment and alcohol