Cardio Pharma Flashcards
Antihypertensive selective alpha1 blockade. Vasodilation without reflex tachycardia. Favorable effects on lipids. Postural hypotension. Also for use in benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing smooth muscles and relieve obstruction.
Alpah blockers. Prazosin. Doxazosin..
Alpha blockers also
Reduce peripheral resistance and venous return.
Adverse effect of alpha blockers
Postural hypotension.
Beta blockers with cardio selectivity (b1>b2)
Atenolol and metoprolol
Beta blockers with vasodilation
Labetalol, carvedilol, nebivolol, celiprolol
Adverse effect of beta blockers
Lethargy, impotency, bradycardia, airway obstruction, hypoglycemia. Contraindicated to diabetes and asthma.
Antihypertensive drug of choice for elderly hypertensives
Calciu.m channel blockers