Cardiac drugs Flashcards

1
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Spironolactone mechanism

A

Aldosterone antagonist acts in cortical collecting ducts

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2
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Bisoprolol mechanism

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Competitively blocks B1 receptors

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3
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Propranolol mechanism

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Blocks B1 + B2 receptors

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4
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Indapamide mechanism

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Inhibits sodium reabsorption of DCT by blocking thiazide sensitive NaCl symporter

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5
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Warfarin mechanism

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Inhibits epoxide reductase preventing Vit K activation - prevents carboxylation of 2, 7, 9, 10

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6
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Clopidogrel mechanism

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P2Y12 ADP antagonist - inhibits platelet activation

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7
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Furosemide mechanism

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Loop diuretic inhibits NaKCl co-transporter in thick ascending limb

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Bumetanide mechanism

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Loop diuretic inhibits NaKCl cotransporter in thick ascending limb

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9
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Amiloride mechanism

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Potassium sparing diuretic blocks epithelial sodium channel in DCT

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10
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Metolazone mechanism

A

Thiazide like diuretic

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11
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Ticagrelor mechanism

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ADP receptor antagonist PYY12

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12
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LMWH mechanism

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Potentiates antithrombin III, inhibits factor Xa

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13
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Heparin mechanism

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Potentiates antithrombin III, inhibits factor IXa, Xa, XIa, XIIa

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14
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Eplerenone mechanism

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Aldosterone antagonist, potassium sparing diuretic

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15
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Amiodarone mechanism

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Blocks potassium channels

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16
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Aspirin mechanism

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Blocks cyclooxygenase 1 & 2, responsible for thromboxane A2 - platelet aggregation

17
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Prasugrel mechanism

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ADP antagonist, P2Y12 antagonist

18
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Dabigatran mechanism

A

Direct thrombin inhibitor

19
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Atropine mechanism

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Muscarinic acetylcholine antagonist

20
Q

Adenosine mechanism

A

Blocks the AV node

21
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Digoxin mechanism

A

Inhibits Na-K-ATPase pump

22
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Tirofiban mechanism

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GpIIb/IIIa inhibitor

23
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Abciximab mechanism

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GpIIb/IIIa inhibitor

24
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Bivalirudin mechanism

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Reversible direct thrombin inhibitor

25
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Flecainide mechanism

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Sodium channel blocker