Drug Class: If Channel Inhibitor Flashcards
1
Q
What does If channel inhibitor stand for?
A
I funny channel inhibitor
2
Q
Example of If channel inhibitor
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IVABRIDINE
3
Q
Mode of action of If channel inhibitor
A
Inhibits the If pacemaker current in SA node-> decreases HR
4
Q
Side effects of If channel inhibitor
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- Visual disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Bradycardia
- AF
- Heart block
5
Q
Drug-drug interactions of If channel inhibitor
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- QT prolonging drugs
- Macrolide antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin)
- Anti-HV
- Anti-Fungal
6
Q
Contraindications of If channel inhibitors
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- Bradycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Liver disease