Coronary heart disease drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What types of drugs can be used in the treatment of CHD?
A
Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, nitrovasodilators, anti-platelet drugs and drugs that lower BP and cholesterol.
2
Q
What is GTN? How does it work.
A
Glyceryl trinitrate is a nitrovasodilator used to treat angina. It works by producing nitric oxide to increase cGMP in the muscles causing the muscle to relax and the vessels to dialate.
3
Q
Side effects of nitrates?
A
Headaches and dizziness
4
Q
What are statins?
A
Lipid lowering drugs that work primarily by inhibiting HGM-CoA reductase.
