Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
Therapeutic uses of Lidocaine for arrhythmias
Class 1 B tachyarrhythmia drug
IV for ventricular arrhythmias due to general anesthetics, surgery, ischemia and trauma
Digitalis induced arrhythmias
Examples of Benzodiazepines
Diltizem
Classifications of drugs used to treat Tachyarrhytmias
Class I (A, B, C)
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Drug of choice in cats for treatment of Myocardial Hypertrophy
Diltiazem
Drug recommended as the first line antihypertensive in cats unless the cause is hyperthyroidism.
Amlopdipine
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Beta Blocker used if caused by hyperthyroidism
Examples of Dihydropyridines
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Mechanism of action of Carvedilol
Nonselective beta blocker and alpha1 blocker
Inhibits endothelin (ET) release
Drug of choice to treat atrial fibrillation in horses
Quinidine
Drugs used in the treatment of bradyarrythmias
Atropine
Isoproterenol
Epinephrine
Classifications of Calcium Channel Blockers
Diphenyl Alkylamines
Benzodizepines
Dihydropyridines
Examples of Diphenyl Alkylamines
Verapamil
Examples of Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine
Nitrates
Mechanism of action of Calcium Channel Blockers
Inhibit the influx of extracellular calcium → decrease in intracellular calcium inhibits myocardial contraction → dilation of coronary and systemic arteries
Cardiac Stimulants
Beta-1 Agonists
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Glucagon
Calcium Salts
Examples of Class III tachyarrhythmia drugs
Bretylium
Amiodarone
Sotalol
Other agents used in the treatment of CHF
Oxygen therapy
Morphine sulfate
Aminophylline
Nebulization of ethanol
Examples of Angiotension II Antagonists
Losartan
Effect of Class III tachyarrhythmia drugs
Prolong action potential duration by blocking potassium channels
Examples of Non Selective Alpha Blockers
Phentolamine
Phenoxybenzamine
Therapeutic uses of Phenytoin
Class 1 B tachyarrhythmia drug
Digitalis induced arrhythmias in dogs ONLY
Predisposing factors of tachyarrhythmias caused by digitalis glycoside use
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypernatremia
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hyposemia
Mechanism of action of Angiotension II Antagonists
Competitive antagonist of angiotension II receptors
Examples of Indirect Sympatholytics
Bretylium
Sinus bradycardia can be treated with
Atropine
Isoproterenol
Types of arrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmia
Bradyarrhythmia
Drugs used to treat emergency hypertension or hypertensive crisis
Hydralazine or Sodium Nitroprusside IV
Propranolol or Acepromazine IV
Phentolamine IV
Oral Calcium Blockers - Prazosin or ACE Inhibitors
Effect of Class I C tachyarrhythmia drugs
No effect on action potential
Adverse effects of Pimobendan
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Inappetence
Seizures
PU/PD
Sympatholytic drug types
Non Selective Alpha-Blockers
Selective Alpha1 Blockers
Presynaptic Alpha2 Blockers
Nonselective Beta-Blockers
Selective Beta1 Blockers
Beta and Alpha Blockers
Indirect Sympatholytics
Effects of Digitalis Glycosides on the Kidney
Diuretic effect maily secondary to increased cardiac output
Example of Beta and Alpha 1 Blockers
Carvedilol
Diuretics used to treat hypertension
Hydrochorothiazide
Furosemide
Examples of Nitrates
Sodium Nitroprusside
Nitroglycerin
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Categories of drugs used to treat Congestive Heart Failure
Positive Inotropic Drugs
Inodilators
Vasodilators
Diuretics
Beta-Blockers
Pharmacokinetics of ACE Inhibitors
Oral Administration (Exception - Enalapril)
Food reduces absorption of captopril
Onset and duration of action variable
Activation in liver
Therapeutic use of Quinidine
Class 1 A tachyarrhythmia drug
Ventricular arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation in horses, cattle and large breeds of dogs
Cardiovascular effects of Digitalis Glycosides
Positive inotropic effect
Reduction in sinus rate and slowing of AV conduction
Prolonged PR intervals in ECG
Increased mechanical efficiency of the failing heart
Normalization of blood pressure and peripheral resistance
Non-drug therapy for congestive heart failure
Restricted Salt Diet
Restricted Exercise
Examples of Selective Betal 1 Blockers
Atenolol
Examples of Nonselective Beta Blockers
Propranolol
Atrial Flutter can be treated with
Digoxin
Quinidine, Procainamide, Propranolol
Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan
Oral administration
Metabolically activated in liver
Metabolites excreted in feces
Bound to plasma proteins
Types of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias
Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
ACE Inhibitor that is least likely to require dosage modification in renal failure patients because of significant excretion in bile
Benazepril
Treatment of tachyarrhythmias in cats
Beta-blockers are the drugs of choice for both supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmias
Mechanism of action for Pimobendan
Acts by sensitixation of the cardiac contractile apparatus to calcium by enhancing interaction between calcium and troponin C complex → Increase intracellular calcium and increas myocardial oxygen consumption by inhibiting PDE II and V
Mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors
Inhibition of Angiotension Converting Enzyme → Inhibition of Angiotension II synthesis → Inhibition of Aldosterone → Increase in renin → Increased bradykinin
Examples of Beta-1 Agonists
Dopamine
Dobutamie
Examples of Beta-Blockers used to treat CHF
Carvedilol
Metoprolol
Atenolol