DI Inotropy (ADHF) Flashcards
1
Q
what is digoxin a major substate of?
A
p-glycoprotein (pGp) and CYP3A4
2
Q
What are some drug interactions with Dobutamine?
A
Increases arrhythmogenic potential in combination with other pro- arrhythmic agents
3
Q
what are the medications that increases Inotropy
A
Doubutamine, Milrinone and Digoxin
4
Q
What are some drug interactions with Milrinone?
A
There is an Increases arrhythmogenic potential in combination with other pro- arrhythmic agents.
ex. Anagrelide is a category X
5
Q
What are the common monitoring parameter for patient on inotropic drugs?
A
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG for arrhythmia
6
Q
When would you use inotrophic drugs over vasodilitors in patient with hypoperfusion?
A
When the patient cannot tolerate any lowering of blood pressure.
