Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
DIHYDROPIRIDINE CCB
A
Nifedipine
Nitrenpidine
Nicarpidine
Nomodipine
Note: Increase mortality in patients with CAD because their effect in raising heart rate. Best ex: “reflex taquicardia” developing from the use of nifedipine.
2
Q
Which CCB are used in CAD in case of
Severe asthma ( precluding the use of BB’s)
Prinzmetal variant angina
Cocaine induced chest pain (BB’s are safe)
Inability to control pain with medical therapy.
A
Verapamil/ ditiazen
3
Q
Adeverse effects of CCB’s
A
Edema
Constipation
Heart Block (rare)
4
Q
Ophtalmia Neonatorum day 0
A
Chemical Irritation
Not an allergy