Drugs for Angina Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 families of agents for angina?
A
-Organic nitrates (nitroglycerin)
-Beta blockers
-Calcium channel blockers
2
Q
What are 3 other important medications in angina?
A
-Antiplatelet drugs (aspirin or clopidogrel)
-Statins
-ACE-Is
3
Q
What 3 types of therapy are used for acute management of unstable angina?
A
-Anti-ischemic therapy
-Anti-platelet therapy
-Anti-coagulant therapy
4
Q
What drugs make up anti-ischemic therapy for unstable angina?
A
IV nitroglycerin at hospital
Beta blocker
IV morphine
ACE inhibitor
O2
“I Best Be Acting Out”
5
Q
What drug is used for antiplatelet therapy?
A
Aspirin (indefinitely)
6
Q
Nitroglycerin:
Adverse effects
A
-Headache
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Reflex tachycardia
7
Q
Nitroglycerin:
Drug interactions
A
Hypotensive drugs -
Not contraindicated, but be aware
