Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the moa of nitrates
A
Decrease pre and afterload, decrease oxygen demand by vasodilation of systemic veins and arteries and coronary arteries
2
Q
Side effects of nitrates
A
Flushing, syncope, headache because of hypotension, peripheral edema
3
Q
Caution with nitrates
A
Alcohol
Anyihypertensives
4
Q
Absolute contraindications with nitrates
A
Pde5 inh. 48 hrs gap with tadalafil all the rest 24 hrs
5
Q
Avoid nitrates with
A
Right ventricle infarction
Brady
Tachy
Hotn sbp <90
6
Q
Nitroglycerin iv infusion made in
A
Glass, pab, excel. Not in pvc
7
Q
What is diluent in nitroglycerin iv infusion
A
D5w
