Cardio Drugs Flashcards
the 3 types of positive inotropic drugs
glycosides
catecholamines
inotropic mixed dialators
categories of Cardio drugs
positive inotropic
antiarrhythmic
vasodilators
diuretic
what type of drugs is for providing stimulation for contraction of the heart for supporting the circulatory system after cardiac arrest
and what type of group is this
side effects: excitement, hypertension
epineprhine, catecholamine
positive inotropic drugs that provides improved cardiac contractility, decreased HR, decreased sign of dyspnea and has some antiarrhythmic effects
glycoside
digoxin
positive inotropic that increase calcium sensitivity
used for AV insufficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy
contraindicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and aortic stenosis
inotropic mixed dilator
pimobendan
reduces cardiac output by poorly coordinated cardiac pumping activity
factors that predispose the heart to arrhythmia:hypoxemia, electrolyte imbalances
clinical use: CHF tx, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia
antiarrhythmic lidocaine class IB
reduces preload as a result of pooling of blood in peripheral vessels and decreases venous return to the heart . used in clinic to reduce cardiac output and pulmonary edema
vasodilator
nitroglycerine