Cardiovascular (final exam) Flashcards
Cardiac stimulant drug groups
B1 agonists Methylxanthines Positive inotropes Inodilator “Other” cardiac stimulants
B1 agonists
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Isoproterenol Dopamine Dobutamine
Methylxanthines
Aminophylline
Theophylline
Positive inotropes
Digoxin
Dobutamine (B1 agonist)
Inodilator
Pimobendan
“Other” cardiac stimulants
Glucagon
Calcium salts
Congestive heart failure drugs
Positive inotropes Inodilators Vasodilators Diuretics Beta-blockers Adjunctives
Diuretics indicated in congestive heart failure
Mannitol Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide Spironolactone Acetazolamide
Adjunctive treatments for congestive heart failure
Sodium-restricted diet
Exercise restriction
Oxygen therapy
Vasoconstrictor drug groups
a-antagonists
sympathomimetics
Vasodilator drug groups
a-antagonists ACE inhibitors Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Direct-acting vasodilators Calcium-channel blocker Angiotensin II antagonist
Antiarrhythmic drug classes
Class I - Na channel blockers Class II - B-blockers Class III - K channel blockers Class IV - Ca channel blockers Anticholinergics “Other” treatment
Non-selective a-antagonist vasoconstrictors
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Selective a1-antagonist vasoconstrictors
Dopamine (high dose)
Phenylephrine
Direct & indirect sympathomimetic vasoconstrictors
Vasopressin
Ephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
Phenylpropanolamine (B-hydroxy amphetamine) PPA
Non-selective a-antagonist vasodilator
Phenoxybenzamine
Selective a1-antagonist vasodilator
Prazosin
Other a1-antagonist vasodilator
Acepromazine
ACE inhibitor vasodilator
Enalapril
Benazepril
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor vasodilator
Sildenafil
Direct-acting vasodilators
Nitroprusside
Nitroglycerine
Hydralazine
Calcium-channel blocker vasodilator
Amlodipine
Angiotensin II antagonist vasodilator
Losartan
Class I antiarrhythmics
Quinidine
Procainamide
Lidocaine
Mexilitine
Class II antiarrhythmics
Propranolol Atenolol Esmolol Metoprolol Carvedilol
Class III antiarrhythmics
Sotalol
Amiodarone
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Diltiazem
Anticholinergic antiarrhythmics
Atropine
Glycopyrrolate
“Other” antiarrhythmic treatment
Magnesium sulfate
Drug of choice for calcium channel blocker toxicity
Glucagon
Treatment of choice for severe hyperkalemia
Calcium salts (IV calcium gluconate)
Methylxanthines mechanism of action
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Increase cAMP -> increase epinephrine release
Methylxanthines main use
Bronchodilation
Methylxanthines other effects
Induce diuresis (cardiac diuretic)
Methylxanthine precautions
Sever cardiac disease Hypertension Seizure disorders Gastric ulcers Hyperthyroidism Severe hypoxia Renal or hepatic dysfunction
Treatment of choice for congestive heart failure
Pimobendan
Most commonly used catecholamine for severe congestive heart failure due to myocardial failure:
Dobutamine (B1 agonist)
Which drug used to treat congestive heart failure increases intracellular calcium (positive inotropic effect)?
Digoxin
Inhibits Na/K ATPase = more Na available to exchange with Ca
Primary adverse effect of digoxin
GI signs #1
Tachyarrhythmias
Which drug used to treat congestive heart failure has a positive inotropic effect without increasing intracellular Ca?
Pimobendan
Pimobendan most commonly has what adverse effect? When is this drug contraindicated?
GI signs
Contraindicated in cases of aortic stenosis, augmented cardiac output
Define arrhythmia
Abnormalities in heart rate and rhythm