Calcium Channel blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
Amlodipine
2
Q
Route
A
PO
3
Q
Metabolized
A
liver
4
Q
Excreted
A
Kidney
5
Q
Action
A
Inhibits influx of calcium in the muscle cells, producing vasodilation in peripheral and coronary arteries
6
Q
Use
A
Angina
HTN
Raynauds
7
Q
Adverse effects
A
Edema
headache
pulmonary edema
flushing
palpitations
nausea
8
Q
Interactions
A
Hypotension with other antihypertensives
9
Q
Contraindications
A
Simvastatin
10
Q
Nursing
A
monitor BP