Drugs for Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
4 classes of Drugs for HF
A
- Inotropics
- Vasodilators (ACEIs, ARBs, Hydralazine, Nitrates)
- Diuretics
- Beta blockers
2
Q
Digoxin
Inamrinone & Milrinone
Dopamine & Dobutamine
A
Inotropics
3
Q
What ion in involved in heart contractility
(inotropy)?
A
Calcium (use: management for CHF)
4
Q
MOA: (-) Na/K/ATPase pump
A
Digoxin
5
Q
MOA: ↑ (-) PDE3 = ↑ cAMP
A
Inamrinone & Milrinone
6
Q
MOA: (+) β1 = ↑ inotropy
A
Dopamine & Dobutamine
7
Q
First-line drugs for CHF
A
ACEIs or ARBs
If NOT tolerated: Hydralazine & Nitrates
8
Q
First-line in CHF with atrial fibrillation
A
Digoxin
9
Q
Drugs that slow cardiac remodeling
A
ARBs
ACEIs
B-blockers
Spironolactone
