cardiovascular drugs Flashcards
What is the DOC for anaphylactic shock?
Epinephrine
What is the DOC for sinus
bradycardia & incomplete AV block?
Atropine
What is the DOC for for ventricular tachycardia in dogs?
Lidocaine
What is the DOC for hypertension in dogs?
ACE inhibitors (enalapril) - Benazepril is better in renal Px
What is the DOC for
Supra/Centricular tachyarrhythmias in cats?
Beta blockers (propranolol)
What is the DOC for atrial
fibrillation?
Na- Channel blocker (quinidine)
How do you Tx heart failure?
Pimobendan (vetmedin) = inoldilator or + ionotropes (Digoxin) w/ Diuretics (less safe)
What is the DOC for Atrial
fibrillation in horses, cattle, & large breed Dogs
Quinidine
What is the #1 diuretic used in heart failure?
Furosemide
- remember it decreases serum K+ - use spirolactones to balance
In mild heart cases what can be used to block sympathetic system?
Digitalis
- indirect vasodilation/tachycardia/vasodilation
What indodilator is used to tx CHF and increase quality of life due to DCM & CVD?
Pimobendan (Vetmedin)
What drug increases renal perfusion in shock?
Dopamine
What are the 4 ACE Inhibitors?
Captopril, Enalopril, Lisinopril, Benazepril
What ACE inhibitor is better in cats w/ renal dz?
Benazepril
Name 3 common drugs that are Ca2+ Channel blockers?
Verapamil, Dilitazem, & Dogoxin