Cardiovascular: Beta blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Which beta blockers are water soluble? what does this mean for side effects?
A
WATER CANS
- Celiprolol
- atenolol
- nadalol
- sotalol
Less likely to cross BBB so less nightmares and sleep disturbances
2
Q
Which beta blockers have less cold extremities and bradycardia?
A
Ice PACO
- pindolol
- acebutol
- celioprolol
- oxprenalol
3
Q
Which beta blockers are cardioselective and have less bronchospasm?
A
Be A MAN (&be selective)
Bisoprolol Atenolol Metoprolol Acebutol Nebivolol
4
Q
What beta blockers have OD dosing?
A
BACoN Bisoprolol atenolol celiprolol nadalol
5
Q
Which beta blockers need care in renal impairment due to renal excretion?
A
The water soluble ones (CANS) –> Celiprolol, atenolol, nadolol, sotalol
6
Q
A doctor asks you to recommend a beta blocker that would be more beneficial in a patient who has been complaining of nightmares with another BB- what would you recommend?
A
Either: (WATER CANS)
- celiprolol
- atenolol
- nadalol
- sotalol
7
Q
What are common S E of BB
A
Bradycardia cold extremities fatigue hypotension hypoglycaemia masked (or can cause hyperglycaemia)
