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Cardio Drugs Flashcards

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Give examples of ACE Inhibitors (ACE Is)

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“pril”

Ramipril, Lisinopril and Quinapril

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MoA of ACE Is

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Inhibit ACE from converting angiotensin I into angiotensin II (a vasocontrictor)

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Effect of ACE Is

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Vasodilate, causing a reduce in blood pressure

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Give examples of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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“sartan”

Valsartan, Losartan and Eprosartan

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MoA of ARBs

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They are antagonists to angiotensin II (a vasoconstrictor)

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Effect of ARBs

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Vasodilate, causing a reduce in blood pressure

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Give examples of Beta 1 Blockers (BBs)

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“olol”

Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Metropolol

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Give examples of Nonselective Beta Blockers (BBs)

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“olol”

Propanolol

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MoA of B1Bs

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They block B1 adrenoceptors

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Effect of B1Bs

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  • Decrease the force of contraction of the heart

- Decrease the HR

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MoA of Nonselective BBs

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They block both B1 and B2 adrenoceptors

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Effect of Nonselective BBs

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Basically blocks sympathetic responses:

  • Decreases the HR (reduced SA-AV node conduction)
  • Decreases force of contraction of the heart
  • Have an antiarrhythmic effect
  • Reduce Renin, so decrease BP
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Give examples of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

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Smooth Muscle selective: “dipines”

Amlodipine, Nifedipine and Felodipine

Cardio selective: Verapamil

Others: Diltiazem

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MoA of CCBs

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Block L-type Ca2+ channels in Smooth muscle

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Effect of CBBs

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  • Vasodilation (Coronary and peripheral), so reduces BP

- Reduces myocardial oxygen consumption rate

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16
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Give examples of Anti-Arrhythmic drugs?

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Digoxin, Adenosine, Amiodarone, Verapamil, Magnesium Sulphate

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17
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MoA of Digoxin

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Blocks Na+/K+ pump, slowing AV node conduction

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MoA of Verapamil

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Blocks L-type Ca2+ channels, slowing AV node conduction

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19
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MoA of Adenosine

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Stimulates adenosine receptor that inhibits adenyl cyclase, therefore inhibiting Ca2+ influx.

It hyperpolarises the AV node, suppressing conduction.

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20
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MoA of Amiodarone

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Slows conduction of the SA and AV nodes

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21
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Give examples of Alpha Blockers

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“zosin”

Prazosin and Doxazosin

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MoA of A1 Blockers

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Block A1 receptors

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Effects of A1 Blockers

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Vasodilation

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24
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Give examples of Nitrates

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Short acting: Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)

Long acting: Isosorbide mononitrate

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25
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MoA of Nitrates

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They metabolise to produce NO, increasing cGMP, activating kinase A causing relaxation.

Also keeps K+ channels open.

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Effect of Nitrates

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Vasodilation

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27
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MoA of Ivabradine

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It inhibits the funny channel and therefore inhibits the pacemaker activity of the SA node

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28
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Effect of Ivabridine

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Decreases the HR

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29
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Give examples of Diuretics

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Thiazide: Bendroflumethiazide
Loop: Furosemide

Others: Spironolactone

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30
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MoA of Spironolactone

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  • It is a competitive inhibitor of aldosterone

- It targets the distal nephron

31
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MoA of Loop Diuretics

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Inhibits reabsorption of NaCl in the Loop of Henle

32
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MoA of Thiazides

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Inhibit reabsorption of NaCl in the distal tubule

33
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Give examples of Fibrinolytics

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Streptokinase and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)

34
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MoA of Fibrinolytics

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Oppose the anticoagulation cascade via activation of plasminogen

35
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Effect of Fibrinolytics

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“Clot busters”

Re-open occluded arteries by dissolving clots

36
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Give examples of Anticoagulants

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“Blood thinning”
“rin”
Warfarin, Heparin, LMWH,

“an”
Rivaroxiban, Apixaban, Dabigatran

37
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MoA of Warfarin

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Prevents Vitamin K conversion

38
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MoA of Heparin

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Inactivates Xa and thrombin IIa

39
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MoA of LMWH

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Inactivates Xa

40
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MoA of Rivaroxiban and Apixaban

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Inhibits Xa

41
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MoA of Dabigatran

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Direct thrombin inhibitor

42
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Give examples of Antiplatelets

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Aspirin,

“grel”
Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, Ticagrelor

43
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MoA of Aspirin

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Prevents platelet aggregation via prevention of thromboxane A2 production

44
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MoA of Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, Ticagrelor

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They inhibit adenosine diphosphate receptors

45
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Give examples of Potassium Channel Openers (PCOs)

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“dil”

Nicorandil and Minoxidil

46
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MoA of PCOs

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They open K+ channels, causing hyperpolarisation of L-type Ca+ channels

47
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Effect of PCOs

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They cause relaxation of arterial smooth muscle

48
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Give examples of Statins

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“statin”

Simvastatin and Atorvastatin

49
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MoA of Statins

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They competitively inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol production

50
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Effect of Statins

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Reduce cholesterol, LDLs and triglycerides

51
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Give examples of Fibrates

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Bezafibrate and Gemfibrozil

52
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MoA of Fibrates

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They activate PPAR Alpha, that stimulate lipid metabolism

53
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Effect of Fibrates

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Reduce triglycerides, LDLs and HDLs

54
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Side effect of BBs

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  • Bronchospasm (never give to asthmatics)
  • Bradycardia
  • Aggravates heart failure
  • Masks a hypo
  • Impotence + libido (decreased sex drive)
  • Cold peripheries
  • Dangerous in hypotension
55
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Side effects of Digoxin

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A lot of really bad shit

  • Disturbances of colour vision
  • Bradycardia
  • Tender breasts
  • Can cause heart block
  • Is toxic in hypokalaemia
56
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Side effects of Nitrates

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  • Can develop tolerance (give 8 hour free window)

- Headaches

57
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Side effects of Loop Diuretics

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Hypo everything

58
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Side effects of CCBs

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  • Ankle Oedema

- Don’t give with BBs as will cause severe bradycardia (especially verapamil)

59
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Side effects of ACE Is

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Never use in pregnancy

  • Dry cough
  • Angioedema (in afro-Caribbeans)
  • hyperkalaemia
  • first dose hypertension (if on diruetics)
60
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Side effects of ARBs

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Never use in pregnancy

-Hyperkalaemia

61
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Side effects of Anticoagulants

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Risk of haemorrhage

62
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Side effect of PCOs

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NaCl and water retention

63
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Give an example of an Anti-Muscarinic

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Non-selective: Atropine

64
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MoA of Atropine

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Inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system (M1, M2, M3) and so increased SA node conduction

65
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Effects of Atropine

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Increased HR

66
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Side effects of Atropine

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Dry mouth and pupil dilation

67
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Give an example of a B1 receptor agonist

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Dobutamine

68
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MoA of Dobutamine

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Stimulation of B1 receptor

69
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Effects of Dobutamine

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Increases AV node conduction

70
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Side effects of Statins

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Don’t give in pregnant woman

  • Myopathy
  • Renal Failure
71
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Side effects of Fibrates

72
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Side effects of Antiplatelets

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  • Haemorrhage

- Peptic ulcer (high dose aspirin)

73
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Side effects of Spironolactone

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  • Gynecomastia

- Hyperkalaemia

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