drugs Flashcards
1
Q
antihypertensive drugs?
A
- diuretics
- BB
- CCB
- Vasodilators
2
Q
what is bendrofluazide?
A
thiazide diuretic
3
Q
exmaple of loop diuretic?
A
furosemide
4
Q
example of cadio selective BB?
A
atenolol
5
Q
example of non selevtive BB?
A
propanolol
6
Q
example of non-dihydropyridine/ rate limiting CCB?
A
- verapamil
- diltiazem
7
Q
example of dihydropyridine CCB?
A
- amlodipine
- nifedipine
8
Q
mechanisms of CCB?
A
block the L type Ca2+ channels, decreasing Ca2+ entry, decreasing contractility, decreasing HR, TPR and MABP. They also cause coronary and arteriole vasodilation
9
Q
when are CCBs used first line in hypertension?
A
-when patient >/=55 or afro Carribean
10
Q
side effects of CCB?
A
- ankle oedema
- hypotension
- dizziness
- flushing
