Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Amlodipine (generic)
A
Norvasc (brand)
2
Q
Diltiazem (g)
A
Cardizem (CD), Cartia, Dilacor, Dilt-XR, Tiazac (b)
3
Q
Nifedipine (g)
A
Adalat CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia (b)
4
Q
Verapamil (g)
A
Calan, Isoptin, Verelan (b)
5
Q
MOA
A
prevents calcium from entering cells of heart and arteries resulting in dilation of blood vessels (lower BP)
6
Q
common adverse effects
A
dizziness
peripheral edema
hypotension
flushing
7
Q
rare adverse effects
A
angina, MI
8
Q
counseling pts.
A
take daily, do not double up on doses.
monitor for pedal edema
9
Q
clinical pearls
A
1st line agent for pts of African descent.
max dose of simvastatin with amlodipine is 20 mg.
2 types of CCBs: non-DHP CCB (diltiazem, verapamil); DHP CCB (amlodipine, nifedipine).
