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Cardiology - Pharmacology Flashcards

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Hyperlipidemia Drug Classes (5) + Sample Drug

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1) HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors - Statins
2) Resins - Bile Acid Binding - Colestipol + Cholestramine
3) Niacin (B3)
4) Fibric Acid Derivatives - Gemifiozil + Fenofibrate
5) Cholesterol Absorption Blockers - Ezetimibe

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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors - Names (3) + Mechanism + Toxicity (4)

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Names - Lovastatin + Atorvastatin + Simvastatin
Mechanism - Inhibits cholesterol genesis - Increases LDL Receptor Expression
Toxicity - Pregnancy/Breast Feeding + Heptotoxicity (Check ALTs) + Myopathy + CYP450 Interactions

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Niacin - Mechanism + Toxicity (3)

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Mechanism - Inhibits lipolysis and reduces VLDL Synthesis –> Increases HDL
Toxicity - Facial Flushing (PGE Synthesis) + Heptatotoxicity + Hyperuricemia

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Bile Acid Resins - Names (2) + Mechanism + Toxicity (5)

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Names - Colestipol + Cholestramine
Mechanism - Bind bile acid in intestine + decrease re-absorption (cholesterol must be made to make new bile acids) over time effect wanes - Give with statin to preserve effect
Toxicity - Bad Taste + Teratogen + Interferes with intestinal absorption especially of other drugs/vitamins + constipation + bloating

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Cholesterol Absorption Block - Names (1) + Mechanism + Toxicity (2)

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Names - Ezetimibe
Mechanism - Prevents cholesterol absorption
Toxicity - Diarrhea + Increased LFTs

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Fibrates - Names (2) + Mechanism + Toxicity (3)

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Names - Gemifibrozil + Fenofibrate
Mechanism - Increases LDL/TG Clarence - Good for when VLDL is the primary issue
Toxicity - Renal and Liver (LFTs) + Gallstones

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Lovastatin - Class

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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

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Colestipol - Class

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Bile Acid Resin

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Cholestramine - Class

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Bile Acid Resin

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Ezetimibe - Class

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

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Geifibrozil - Class

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Fibrate

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Fenofibrate - Class

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Fibrate

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Liver LDL Uptake - 3 Results

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1) Lowers HMG (No new LDL)
2) Increase ACAT (Increase LDL Breakdown)
3) Decrease LDL Receptors

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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Failure of the LDL Receptor - No Liver Uptake - None of the 3 Turn-Down Mechanisms Uses (HMG Inhibition + ACAT increase)

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Classes of Anti-Arrhythmia Therapy + Mechanism + Prototype Drug (6)

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1A - Na Channel Blocker - Procainamide
IB - Na Channel Blocker - Lidocaine
IC - Na Channel Blocker - Flecainide
II - Beta Blocker - Propanolol
III - K Channel Blocker - Sotalol + Ibutilide + Amiodarone
IV - Ca-Channel Blocker - Verapamil + Diltiazem

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Class IA Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs - Name (3) + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (5)

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Name - Procainamide + Disopyramide + Quinidine
Mechanism - Na Channel Blocker - Slows uptake + Increases Action Potential Duration/QT Interval - Intermediate Kinetics
Use - Atrial + Ventricular Arrhythmia - Re-Entry = Key
Toxicity - Reduced Peripheral Resistance + Hypotension + Increased Risk for Early Afterdepolarizations + SLE Like Syndrome
Disopyramide/Quinidine = Anti-Muscarinic

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Class IB Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs - Name (2) + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (2)

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Name - Lidocaine + Mexiletine
Mechanism - Blocks Na Channel - Rapid + Use Dependent = Preferential for Ischemia Tissue - Decreases AP Duration
Use - Acute Ventricular Arrhythmia + Post MI
Toxicity - Low Toxicity (Cardio and Neuro)

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Class IC Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs - Name (2) + Mechanism (1) + Use + Toxicity

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Name - Flecainide + Propafenone
Mechanism - Na Blocker = Long Acting + Prolongs AV Node Refractory Period
Use - SVT + Wolf-Parkinson-White
Toxicity - Slow Refractory Period = High likelihood of producing a new arrhythmia

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Class II Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs - Name (2) + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (2)

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Name - Propranolol + Esmolol
Mechanism - Beta Blockers (Esmolol = Rapid) - Slow Conduction + Supress Abnormal Pacemakers (Slower/Weaker Contractions)
Use - SVT + Slowing Ventricular Rate (Especially effective in AV Node) + Decreased Reentry
Toxicity - Impotence + Exacerbation of COPD/Asthma

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Class III Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs - Name (3) + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (3)

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Name - Sotalol + Ibutilide + Amiondarone
Mechanism - Block IKr - Increase Action Potential Duration - Longer refractory period decreases reentry
Use - Afib/Flutter + Ventricular Tachycardia
Toxicity - Torsades + Excessive Beta-Blockade
Amiodarone = Special = Decreases Phase 4 Slope - Less Torsades Risk but high risk of pumonary firbosis + thyroid disfunction + hepatotoxicity (monitor LFTs)

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Class IV Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs - Name (2) + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (4)

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Name - Verapamil + Diltiazem (Not NIfedepine)
Mechanism - Block Ca Channels = Shorter AP = Decreased Reentry = Decreased conduction velocity + longer refractory period
Use - Nodal Arrhythmia + AFib
Toxicity - Constipation + Flushing + Edema + AV Block

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Adenosine - Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (3)

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Mechanism - Inhibits AV Node Conduction by activating inward K+ Channels + Inhibiting Ca Channels (Hyperpolarizes)
Use - Super Rapid (10s) with high efficacy)
Toxicity - Flushing + Hypotension + Chest Pain

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Verapamil - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IV

Mechanism - Ca Channel Blocker

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Diltiazem - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IV

Mechanism - Ca Channel Blocker

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Sotalol - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - III

Mechanism - K Channel Blocker

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Ibutilide - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - III

Mechanism - K Channel Blocker

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Amiodarone - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism + Special Features

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Class - III
Mechanism - K Channel Blocker
Special Feature - Decreases Phase 4 Slope - Less Torsades Risk but high risk of pumonary firbosis + thyroid disfunction + hepatotoxicity (monitor LFTs)

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Esmolol - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - II

Mechanism - Rapid Beta Blocker

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Propranolol - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - II

Mechanism - Beta Blocker

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Flecainide - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IC

Mechanism - Slow Na Channel Blocker

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Lidocaine - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IB

Mechanism - Rapid Na Channel Blocker

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Mexiletine - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IB

Mechanism - Rapid Na Channel Blocker

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Quinidine - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IA
Mechanism - Intermediate Na Channel Blocker with Long Action Potential
Also - Special Anti-Muscarinic AEs

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Disopyramide - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IA
Mechanism - Intermediate Na Channel Blocker with Long Action Potential
Also - Special Anti-Muscarinic AEs

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Procainamide - Arrhythmia Class + Mechanism

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Class - IA

Mechanism - Intermediate Na Channel Blocker with Long Action Potential

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Anti-Arrhythmia Drugs that Increase Action Potential Duration (2) + Impact

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IA (Procainamide)
III (Amiodarone + Sotalol)
Increased Risk of Early Afterdepolarization and Torsades

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Major HTN Treatment Classes (6)

M2 Only

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1) Diuretics
2) Direct Oral Vasodilators (Hydralazine + Minoxidil)
3) Alpha-1 Blockers
4) CNS Symp. Inhibitors (Clonidine)
5) Calcium Channel Blockers
6) RAAS Inhibitors

38
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2 Key M2 HTN Points

M2 Only

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Never Give RAAS Inhibitors in Pregnancy

Verapamil causes Constipation

39
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HTN Treatment in Heart Failure (4)

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Diuretics + RAAS Inhibition + B-Blockers (Be Careful) + Aldosterone Antagonists

40
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HTN Treatment after an MI (3)

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B-Blockers + ACE Inhibitors + ARBs

41
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HTN Treatment with Diabetes (4)

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RAAS Inhibitors + Ca Channel Blockers + Diuretics

42
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Direct Oral Vasodilators for HTN (2) + Adverse Effects

M2 Only

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Hydralazine + Minoxidil - For Resistant HTN

Toxicity - Tachycardia + Increased Na/H2O Retention (Vasodilation Activates the RAAS System)

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Anti-Arrhythmia Treatment - Wolfe-Parkson-White Review

M2 Only

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Beta-Blockers + Ca Channel Blockers Alone - Only Slow AV Node Fast Pathway
Must Add IC to Slow the Accessory Pathway

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Heart Failure Drugs - 3 Major Mechanisms

M2 Only

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1) Positive Inotropic + 2) Vasodilators (Both Elevate Frank Starling Curve
3) Diuretics - Move you back on the curve

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Major Classes of Heart Failure Drugs (7)

M2 Only

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1) Diuretics
2) RAAS Inhibitors
3) Cardiac Glycosides
4) Sympathomimetics
5) Bipyramides
6) Beta Blockers
7) Special Vasodilators

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3 Major Cardiac Diuretic Classes + Mechanism + Drug Name

M2 Only

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1) Loop Diuretics (Furosimide)
2) Thiazides (HTCZ + Metolazone + Indaparmid
3) K Sparing Diruetics (Amiloride + Spironolactone)

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Furosemide - Class + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (3)

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Class - Loop Diuretic
Mechanism - Inhibits Na/H2O Reabsorption
Use - Primarily for Edema + Pulmonary Congestion in HTN + HF
Toxicity - Hypokalemia + Metabolic Acidosis + Ototoxicity

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HTCZ - Class + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity

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Class - Thiazide Diuretic (Less Powerful)
Mechanism - Best for Na Reduction
Use - Anti-HTN + Reduce Afterload
Toxicity - Hypokalemia + Metabolic Acidosis + Hypercalemia

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Metolazone - Class + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity

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Class - Thiazide Diuretic (Less Powerful)
Mechanism - Best for Na Reduction
Use - Anti-HTN + Reduce Afterload
Toxicity - Hypokalemia + Metabolic Acidosis + Hypercalemia

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Indaparmid - Class + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity

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Class - Thiazide Diuretic (Less Powerful)
Mechanism - Best for Na Reduction
Use - Anti-HTN + Reduce Afterload
Toxicity - Hypokalemia + Metabolic Acidosis + Hypercalemia

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Amiloride - Class + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity

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Class - K Sparing Diuretic (Aldosterone Inhibitor)
Mechanism - Save K + Water - Prevents Aldosterone Remodeling in Heart
Use - K Sparing + Anti-Aldosterone
Toxicity - Hyperkalemia + High AII + Metabolic Acidosis + Gynocomastia

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Spironolactone - Class + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity

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Class - K Sparing Diuretic (Aldosterone Inhibitor)
Mechanism - Save K + Water - Prevents Aldosterone Remodeling in Heart
Use - K Sparing + Anti-Aldosterone
Toxicity - Hyperkalemia + High AII + Metabolic Acidosis + Gynocomastia

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Low Renin HTN Treatment

M2 Only

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Diuretics = Key = African American HTN

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ACE Inhibitors - Name (2) Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (3)

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Name - Catopril + Enalapril (april)
Mechanism - Decrease AI to AII Conversion - Decreases AIII + Increases Bradykinin
Use - Stage II-IV CHF to support diuretics by inhibiting cardiac remodeling + decrease symp. activity
Toxicity - Teratogenic + Hyperkalemia + Cough and Angioneurotic Edema (From Bradykinin)

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Angiontensin Receptor Blocker - Name (1) Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (3)

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Name - Losartan (sartans)
Mechanism -Block AT1 Receptor
Use - Alternative to ACE in patients who develop bradykinin cough (no bradykinin effects) - Less Effective
Toxicity Teratogenic + Hypokaemia - No Bradykinin Cough

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Renin Blocker - Name (1) Mechanism + Use + Toxicity

M2 Only

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Name - Aliskiren
Mechanism -Like ACE Inhibtor
Use - Experimental
Toxicity - Bradykinin Angioedema + Cough

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Losartan - Class

58
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Catopril - Class

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ACE Inhibitor

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Enalapril - Class

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ACE Inhibitor

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Aliskiren - Class

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Renin Inhibitor

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Cardiac Glycosides - Name (2) + Mechanism + Effects + Use + Toxicity (4)

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Name - Digoxin + Levosimendan
Mechanism - Inhibits the Na/K ATPase –> Causes a Na Build-Up in the cell –> Inhibits the NCX from getting Ca out of the cell (no Na gradient in)
Effects - Stronger Contraction + Enhances Vagal Tone + Slows AV Conduction
Use - CHF (Increase Contractility) + Afib (Slows AV Node Conduction)
Toxicity - AV Node Block + Nausea, Vomit + Visual Loss

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Impact of K+ On Digoxin

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Low K+ Increases Digoxin Effect
High K+ Decreases Digoxin Effect
Important due to small digoxin therapeutic window

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Digoxin - Class

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Cardiac Glycoside

64
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Levosimendan - Class

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Cardiac Glycoside

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Bipyrimidiens - Name (2) + Mechanism + Use + Toxicity (3)

M2 Only

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Name - Milrinone + Inamrinone
Mechanism - Prevent cAMP Breakdown - Increase Contractility
Use - CHF - Increase Symp. Activity
Toxicity - Bone Marrow Damage (Worst in Inamrinone) + Arrhythmia (Worse in Milrinone) + Liver Toxicity (Both)

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Milrinone - Class + Special Feature

M2 Only

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Class - Bipyrimidien

Special Feature - More Arrhythmia but less bone marrow thrombocytopenia

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Inamrione - Class + Special Feature

M2 Only

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Class - Bipyrimidien

Special Feature - More bone marrow thrombocytopenai but less arrhythmias

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General Order of CHF Treatment (5)

M2 Only

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1) Diuretics
2) ACE/ARB
3) B-Blocker
4) Aldosterone Antagonist + Digoxin if Severe
5) Transplant

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Special Case Vasodilators for CHF - Name + Use (3)

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Nitroprusside - Rapid + Powerful vasodilaterl for Acute Severe Hypotension - SE = Cyanosis
Hydalazine - Chronic Failure/HTN in African Americans - SE = Headache
Nesiritide - Atrial Peptide Vasodilator - Acute Failure but can cause hypotension

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Nitroprusside - Class + Use

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Class - Emergency Vasodilator

Use - Rapid + Powerful vasodilaterl for Acute Severe Hypotension - SE = Cyanosis

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Hydralazine - Class + Use

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Class - Emergency Vasodilator

Use - Chronic Failure/HTN in African Americans - SE = Headache

72
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Nesiritide - Class + Use

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Class - Emergency Vasodilator

Use - Atrial Peptide Vasodilator - Acute Failure but can cause hypotension

73
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Vasodilators (Angina Treatment) - Approaches (3)

M2 Only

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1) Increase Myocardial Perfusion/Oxygenation
2) Decrease Heart Work Rate + O2 Demand (Major Therapy Goal)
3) Increase O2 Extraction from Blood (Not Possible)

74
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Nitroglycerin - Mechanism + Types (3) + Use + Toxicity (5)

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Mechanism - Increases NO Release with increase smooth muscle cGMP and relaxation
Use - Decreae Heart Size and Wall tension during systole (with reflex symp. activation)
Types - Short Acting + Long Acting + Sildinafil
Toxicity - Flushing + Ortho HTN + Hypotension + Tachycardia + Headache

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Oral/Sublingual Nitroglycerin - Use + Effects

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Use - Instant Angina Vasodilation

Effects - Reduces Pulm. Resistance with no impact on peripheral systemic resistance

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High Dose Nitroglycerin - Use + Effects

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Use - Long Acting + Oral Angina Vasodilation

Effects - Impacts both pulm. systemic resistance (vs. just pulm. in sublingual) + More reflex cardiac stimulation + AEs

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Sildinafil - Class + Mechanism + Interactions

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Class - Phosphodiesterase (PDE5) Inhibitor
Mechanism - Vasodilation via cGMP in the penis
Interactions - Increases NO and can interact with vasodilators

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Calcium Channel Blocker - Mechanism + Classes (2) + Names (2 Each)

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Mechanism - Block L-Type Calcium Channels - Inhibit Ca Influx in Cardiac + Smooth Muscle
Class 1 - DMechanism - Blocks Closed Calcium Channels - Impacts Smooth Muscle more than Cardiac
Use - Angina + HTN + Raynouds
AE - Less than Non-Dihydro - Flushing + Dizziness + Peripheral Edema + Constipation/Cardiac Depression (But Less) + Reflexive Effects ihydropyridine = = Block Closed Channels
Class 2 - Non-Dihydropyridine = Verapamil + Diltiazem = Block Open Channels

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Dihydropyridine Blockers - Names (2) + Mechanism + Use + Adverse Effects (6)

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Names - Nifedipine + Amlodipine
Mechanism - Blocks Closed L-Type Calcium Channels - Impacts Smooth Muscle more than Cardiac
Use - Angina + HTN + Raynouds
AE - Less than Non-Dihydro - Flushing + Dizziness + Peripheral Edema + Constipation/Cardiac Depression (But Less) + Reflexive Effects

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Non-Dihydropyridine Blockers - Names (2) + Mechanism + Use + Adverse Effects (5)

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Names - Verapamil + Diltiazem
Mechanism - Blocks Open L-Type Calcium Channels - Impacts Smooth Muscle and Cardiac equally (more cardiac impact than dihydropyridine)
Use - AV Nodal Arrhythmia (Afib/Flutter) + Angina + HTN + Migraines
AE - More Pronounced - Constipation + Flushing + Dizziness + Peripheral Edema + Cardiac Depression/Hypotension (High Dose)

81
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Variant Angina Treament - 2 Methods + 1 Failed Method

M2 Only

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Responds to Nitrates + Ca Channel Blockers

No Response to Beta Blockers

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Anti-Angina Therapy - 2 Major Class

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1) Nitrates = Affect Preload - Nifedipine (Dihydropyrimidines Blocker) = Similar
2) B-Blcokers = Affect Afterlod - Verapamil (Non-Dihydropyrimidines Blocker) = Similar

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Nitrate Angina Therapy Response - First Aid - 4 Points

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Affects Preload - Nifedipine = Similar

1) Decrease EDV + BP
2) Reflex Increase in Contractility + HR
3) Decrease Ejection time + Mycoardial O2 Demand

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B-Blocker Angina Therapy Response - First Aid - 4 Points

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Affects Afterload - Verapamil = Similar

1) Increase EDV + Ejection Time
2) Lowers BP + Contractility + HR
3) Lowers Myocardial O2 Demand

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Verapamil - Class

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Non-Dihydropyrimidines - Open L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker

86
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Diltiazem - Class

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Non-Dihydropyrimidines - Open L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker

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Nifedipine - Class

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Dihydropyrimidines - Closed L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker

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Amlodipine - Class

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Dihydropyrimidines - Closed L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker

A - USMLE Step 1 Pharm (11 decks)

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