Direct Vasodilators Flashcards
1
Q
Commonly Used to Treat
A
Hypertension
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Relax vascular smooth muscle which decreases peripheral resistance and blood pressure
3
Q
Notes
A
Not first-line treatment for hypertension
4
Q
Common Adverse Reaction
A
Orthostatic hypotension Headache GI upset Palpitations Arrhythmia
5
Q
Apresoline
A
Generic name: hydralazine
Available doses and forms: Tablets: 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Injection
Notes: used for hypertensive emergencies (injection)
used for treatment of preeclampsia
