Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards

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Verapamil indications

A

Angina
Hypertension
Arrhythmia

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Verapamil cautions

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Don’t give with beta blockers as may cause heart block

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3
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Verapamil side effects

A
Heart failure
Constipation
Hypotension 
Bradycardia 
Flushing
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Diltiazem indications

A

Angina

Hypertension

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Diltiazem side effects

A

Hypotension
Bradycardia
Heart failure
Ankle swelling

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6
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Dihydropyridines

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Nifedipine
Amlodopine
Felodipine

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Dihydropyridines indications

A

Hypertension
Angina
Reynauds

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Dihydropyridines mechanism

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Mainly acts on peripheral vascular smooth muscle

So doesn’t cause heart failure

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Dihydropyridines side effects

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Flushing
Headache
Ankle swelling

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