Drugs for Angina Pectoris Flashcards
[Nitrates]
ultrashort-acting, used in CYANIDE poisoning
amyl nitrite
cause oxidation of Fe in Hgb to Fe3 in methemoglobin
What is the drug of choice in treating methemoglobinemia?
low dose methylene blue
Cyanide affects what part of the ETC?
Complex IV (cytochrome oxidase)
What is the antidote for cyanide poisoning?
Lilly Cyanide kiit
- Inhaled amyl nitrite
- IV Na nitrite
- IV Na thiosulfate
[Nitrates]
short acting, used in ACS
more of a venodilator
Nitroglycerin
ISDN/ISMN is not given with this drug class due to dangerous hypotension as its combined effect
PDE inhibitors
[Nitrates]
that decrease platelet aggregation, first pass effect approximately 90%
Nitroglycerin - ISMN
Between ISMN and ISDN
which does not undergo FPE?
ISMN
Nitrates inhibit what enzyme?
guanylyl cyclase
What blood vessel is affected when patients taking nitrates experience throbbing headaches?
meningeal blood vessel vasodilation
CCB that cause gingival hyperplasia?
verapamil
CCB used to treat vasospasm and Reynaud Phenomenon?
Diltiazem
What is the DOC for prinzmetal angina?
CC- Diltiazem
what calcium channels are blocked by CCBs?
L-type calcium channels
Drugs that can cause gingival hyperplasia?
Nifedipine
Cyclosporine
Phenytoin
Verapamil