Ca Channel Blockers & Diuretics Flashcards by Ama P | Brainscape

Q

What do CCBs cause?

A

Vascular SM cell relaxation

Depressed conduction in AV node

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Ca blockers are used to manage…

A

Hypertension
Angina
Cardiac arythmias

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3 classes of CCB

A

Dihydropyridines (amlodopine)

Phenylalklamines (verapamil)

Benzothiapenes (diltiazem)

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Nifedipine is used to treat…

A

Hypertension & angina

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Verapamil is used to treat…

A

Cardiac arythmias & angina

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Half life of oral 10mg dose of Nifedipine

A

2 hours

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Diltiazem treats….

A

Angina
Hypertension
Arythmias

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Nifedipine / amlodopine ADRs & contra’

A

ADRs: reflex tachycardia, ankle swelling

Contra’: Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis

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Diltiazem ADRs & contra’

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ADRs: AV block

Contra’: Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis

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Verapamil ADRs & contra’

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ADRs: AV block

Contra’: Cardiac failure. BETA BLOCKERS!!

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Q

Name an osmotic diuretic

A

Mannitol

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Name a loop-acting diuretic

A

Furosemide

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Osmolarity

A

Moles of ions per litre of solution (Osm/L)

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Osmolality

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Moles of ions per kg of solvent (Osm/kg)

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Q

What’s the most potent diuretic?

A

Furosemide

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Q

What weak diuretic spares potassium & acts in the collecting ducts?

A

Spironolactone

Blocks aldosterone receptors
No hypokalaemia :)
Gynacomastia :(