Call pharm Flashcards

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Q

What does Cardizem do?

Pharmacology

A

Calcium channel blocker

Decreases myocardial contractility and O2 demand

Dilates coronary arteries/arterioles.

Anti-hypertensive

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Calcium channel blocker

Decreases myocardial contractility and O2 demand

Dilates coronary arteries/arterioles.

Anti-hypertensive

Names

A

Cardizem

Diltiazem

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Why would Diltiazem be given?

A

Chronic stable angina pectoris

A-fib with RVR

Tachyarrhythmias

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What contraindications should be considered for Dilt?

A

2/3 degree heart blocks

Cardiogenic shock

V-tachycardia

Systolic BP < 90 mmHg

Acute myocardial ischemia or infarction

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2/3 degree heart blocks

Cardiogenic shock

V-tachycardia

Systolic BP < 90 mmHg

Acute myocardial ischemia or infarction

Should make you stop what calcium channel blocker?

A

Cardizem

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