Atenolol Flashcards
1
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Class of atenolol
A
Cardioselective BB (bisoprolol, metoprolol)
2
Q
Atenolol is a competitive antagonist of … which decreases the concentration of 3 things
A
- B-adrenoreceptors
- — adenyl cyclase
- — cAMP
- — IC Ca
3
Q
Indications of atenolol (6)
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- angina
- MI
- HF
- resistant hptn
- hyperthyroidism
- anxiety
4
Q
Contraindications of atenolol (3)
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- asthma
- heart block
- hypotension
5
Q
Side effects of atenolol (4)
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- bronchoconstriction
- bradycardia
- hypoglycaemia
- peripheral vasoconstriction
6
Q
Important Px info
A
Do NOT stop until Dr says so
7
Q
Atenolol reduces
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- contractility
- HR
- BP