Cardiac Drugs- Organic Nitrates Flashcards

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Organic Nitrates indications

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fast acting vasodilation - angina, ischaemic heart disease

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Organic Nitrates examples

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GTN, isosorbide dinitrate

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Organic Nitrates moa

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release of nitric oxide (NO), relaxing blood vessels, improving oxygen supply to body tissues

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Organic Nitrates side effects

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hypotension, gidiness, flushing

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Organic Nitrates cautions

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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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