Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
How does GTN work?
It’s a potent vasodilator, which dilates the coronary arteries and reduces BP.
What’s the dose of GTN?
400mcg, one sublingual spray repeated every 5 minutes if required.
What are some adverse reactions to GTN?
Headache, Hypotension and Bradycardia.
What type of drugs are aspirin, clopidogrel and ticagrelor?
Antiplatelet.
What’s the oral dose of Aspirin?
300mg
What contraindications are there for aspirin?
Allergy, under 16yrs and Active gastrointestinal bleeding.
What’s the initial dose of ticagrelor?
180mg
What kind of drug is tenecteplase?
Fibrinolytic.
What kind of drug is heparin?
Anticoagulant.
What’s are some properties of furosemide?
It’s a loop diuretic, indicated for oedema, and has quick onset of 30 minutes.
What’s the dose of furosemide?
40mg IV.
What’s the indication of Atropine?
Bradycardia.
What are the properties of Atropine?
It’s a anticholinergic drug that blocks acetylcholine receptors, indicated in bradycardia, and can produce blurred vision, confusion, pupil dilation and dry mouth.
What are some properties of Amiodarone?
It’s an anti arrhythmia drug, indicated in shockabke rhythms in arrest, can provoke hypotension, bradycardia, flushing, and torsades de pointes.
