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Drug Class: Nitrovasodilators Flashcards

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Example of short acting nitrovasodilators

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GTN

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Example of long acting nitrovasodilators

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  • ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE

- ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE

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Mode of action of nitrovasodilators

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Relax ALL smooth muscle by releasing NO —> reduce preload + afterload

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Side effects of nitrovasodilators

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  • Headaches
  • Hypotension
    • GTN syncope
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Contraindications of nitrovasodilators

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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

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