Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Verapamil indications
A
Angina
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
2
Q
Verapamil cautions
A
Don’t give with beta blockers as may cause heart block
3
Q
Verapamil side effects
A
Heart failure Constipation Hypotension Bradycardia Flushing
4
Q
Diltiazem indications
A
Angina
Hypertension
5
Q
Diltiazem side effects
A
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Heart failure
Ankle swelling
6
Q
Dihydropyridines
A
Nifedipine
Amlodopine
Felodipine
7
Q
Dihydropyridines indications
A
Hypertension
Angina
Reynauds
8
Q
Dihydropyridines mechanism
A
Mainly acts on peripheral vascular smooth muscle
So doesn’t cause heart failure
9
Q
Dihydropyridines side effects
A
Flushing
Headache
Ankle swelling