Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
1
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Amlodipine
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Norvasc
2.5-10mg QD
2
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Felodipine
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Plendil
2.5-20mg QD
3
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Isradipine
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Dynacirc
2.5-10mg QD, divided doses
4
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Nicardipine IV
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Cardene
30-60mg QD, divided doses
5
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Nisoldipine
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Sular
17-34mg QD
6
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Nifedipine ER
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Procardia
30-120mg QD
7
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Nifedipine ER
Adverse effects
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acute or chronic hypertension:
Hypotension, MI, death
8
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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel blockers
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Inhibits calcium ions from entering vascular smooth muscle and myocardial cells. Leads to peripheral and coronary artery vasodilation
9
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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel blockers
Adverse Effects
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Edema, headache, dizziness, flushing, reflex tachycardia
10
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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel blockers Pearls
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May take 1 week to see BP lowering effects