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.

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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

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3
Q

Adeverse effects of CCB’s

A

Edema
Constipation
Heart Block (rare)

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4
Q

Ophtalmia Neonatorum day 0

A

Chemical Irritation
Not an allergy

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