Calcium Channel blockers Flashcards

1
Q

Prototype

A

Amlodipine

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2
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Route

A

PO

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3
Q

Metabolized

A

liver

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4
Q

Excreted

A

Kidney

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5
Q

Action

A

Inhibits influx of calcium in the muscle cells, producing vasodilation in peripheral and coronary arteries

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6
Q

Use

A

Angina
HTN
Raynauds

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7
Q

Adverse effects

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Edema
headache
pulmonary edema
flushing
palpitations
nausea

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8
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Interactions

A

Hypotension with other antihypertensives

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9
Q

Contraindications

A

Simvastatin

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10
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Nursing

A

monitor BP

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