Cardio Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Beta blockers for HF ?

A

Metoprolol
Bisoprolol
Carvedilol

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2
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Drugs that improve survival in HF

A

ACE inh, ARBs, Spironolactone, Beta blockers

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3
Q

1st line drug fro intermitent claudication?

A

Cilostazol (PDEIII inh)

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4
Q

Nesiritide MA

A

Its a recombinant form of human Btyoe natiruretic peptide (rh BNP)
Activates BNP receptors: increases c GMP

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5
Q

Digoxin used for ?

A
HF, atrial fibrillation 
AE: hyperkalemia 
Premature ventricular contraction 
GI 
Visual change yellow spotlight xanthopsia
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6
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Amiodarone AE

A
Hyper or hypothyroidism 
Deposit in skin and cornea 
Pulmonary fibrosis (10%) 
Can cause heart block 
Rapid IV -> HF
Inhibits P450 system
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