Cardiac Drugs- Organic Nitrates Flashcards
1
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Organic Nitrates indications
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fast acting vasodilation - angina, ischaemic heart disease
2
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Organic Nitrates examples
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GTN, isosorbide dinitrate
3
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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
4
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Organic Nitrates side effects
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hypotension, gidiness, flushing
5
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Organic Nitrates cautions
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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy