Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
which type of CCB works on vascular smooth muscle?
A
dihydropyridines
e.g. amlodipine
2
Q
what can cause yellow/ green vision as a side effect?
A
digoxin
3
Q
is digoxin a negative inotrope or chronotrope?
A
negative chronotrope
4
Q
what are examples of positive chronotropes?
A
most adrenergic agonists, atropine, dopamine and milrinone.
5
Q
what are examples of negative chronotropes?
A
Digoxin, Metoprolol and non-dhydropyridine calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem and verapamil.
6
Q
what are examples of negative inotropic agents?
A
beta blockers, quinidine, flecainide and other anti-arrythmic drugs
7
Q
what are examples of positive inotropic agents?
A
Digoxin, Milrinone, Amiodraone Dobutamine and Isoprenaline
