Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the common root name?
A
-dipine
2
Q
What are common drug names?
A
Amlodipine, Nifedipine
3
Q
What does it treat? (2)
A
HTN, Angina Pectoris
4
Q
How does it work?
A
Blocks Ca channels to muscle
5
Q
What does blocking Ca do?
A
Vasodilation, ↓ BP, ↑ Coronary Perfusion
6
Q
What can indirectly happen?
A
↑ HR leading to Reflex Tachycardia (↑ Angina Pain)
7
Q
Common S/E? (Hint: Think Vasodilation) (HypoTNPDF)
A
HypoTN, Peripheral Edema, Dizziness, Flushed Face
8
Q
How is it usually given? Combine with anything?
A
PO (capsules or SR); Beta Blockers
9
Q
Patients should monitor?
A
HR and BP, hold is SBP ↓ 90
10
Q
What herbs should be avoided?
A
Ginko/seng, StJW, Grapefruit
