CCBs

Question 1

Kabsa
Phir lanka la mines
Benz dia eazy peazy
Dia hydro pre dining

Answer 1

CCBs
Phenylalkylamine- verapamil non-verapamil
Benzothiazepines- diltiazem
Dihydropyridine- Nifedipine clecidipine nicardipine amlodipine felodipine

Question 2

DOC for hypertensive emergency
DOC for in HTN

Answer 2

Nicardipine - longest acting parenteral
Clevidipine- ultrashort

Amlodipine

Question 3

Reflex tachycardia in CCBs

Answer 3

Suppressed in non DHPs and in clinidpine due to blockage of both L n N channels

Question 4

Nifedipine

Answer 4

Fast acting so cause reflex tachy–> risk of angina increased
Cause pedal edema

Question 5

Nemodipine

Answer 5

Cerebrovasculoselective
Used for vasodilation after VC due to sub arrachnoid hemorrhage

Question 6

CCBs in preggo

Answer 6

DHP

Question 7

Verapamil adverse

Answer 7

Cause digoxin toxicity
Don’t use with other suppressants

Question 8

Verapamil use

Answer 8

Hot HOCM 5min pls wait
HTN HOCM angina PSVT

Question 9

Side effects of CCBs

Answer 9

Headache
Ankle edema
Constipation -common with verapamil
Conduction block