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Drugs + Hypertension Flashcards

1
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What is the limit for hypertension suspicion

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140/90 mmHg or higher

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2
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How do we confirm hypertension diagnosis

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ABPM and HBPM

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How do we use ABPM

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Aka two measurements an hour during person’s usual waking hours, average of 14 measurements to confirm

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How do we use HBPM

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  1. Two consecutive seated measurements 1 minute apart
  2. BP is recorded twice a day for at least 4 days - 1 week
  3. Measurements on first dy discarded and average value of all remaining is used
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5
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What three-drug combination is used to treat hypertension

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ACE
Calcium-channel blocker
Thiazide-like diuretic

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6
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What do we treat people aged under 55 with for hypertension

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ACE

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7
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What do we treat people aged over 55, black of any age with for hypertension

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Calcium-channel blocker

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8
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What is step 2 treatment of hypertension

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ACE

Calcium-channel blocker

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9
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What is step 3 treatment

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ACE
Calcium-ion channel blockers
Thiazide-like diuretic

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10
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What is step 4 hypertension

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Resistant hypertension

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11
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How is resistant hypertension treated

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ACE, Calcium, Thiazide and beta-blockers

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12
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Describe the RAAS system

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  1. When renal blood flow is reduced, juxtaglomerular cells convert prorenin -> renin
  2. Renin converts angiotensinogen -> angiotensin I
  3. Angiotensin I converted to angiotensin II by ACE in lungs
  4. Angiotensin II stimulates secretion of aldosterone and causes vasoconstriction
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13
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Name the renin inhibitor drug

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Aliskiren

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14
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How do beta-blockers effect RAAS

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Prevent renin activation

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15
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What drug inhibits the angiotensin receptors

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AT1 antagonists - ARB

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16
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What do all ACE inhibitor drugs end in

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  • pril

e. g. Captopril, Cilanzapril

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17
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What effects to ACE Inhibitors have on the body

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  1. Reduced vascular resistance due to:
    Decreased smooth muscle tone
    Neuronal NE release decreased
    CNS sympathetic tone decreased
  2. ECF volume reduced as less aldosterone and reabsorption of Na
  3. Bradykinin elevated No, PGI2 not involved
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18
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Advantages of using ACE inhibitors

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  1. No effect on neutral lipids (caused by diuretics)
  2. No effect on insulin (b-blockers and diuretics)
  3. No Heart failure
  4. No peripheral vascular disease effect
  5. Increase QOL
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Role of bradykinin

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Compound that causes contraction of smooth muscles and dilation of blood vessels

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20
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What are three unwanted effects of ACE inhibitors

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  1. Bradykinin-mediated
    - Persistent dry cough
    - Angioedema
  2. Lack of angiotensin can result in renal artery stenosis -> renal failure
  3. Lack of aldosterone can result in hyperkalaemia
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21
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What suffix do all Angiotensin Receptor Blockers have

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-sartan

Candesartan
Eposartan

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22
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Unwanted side-effects of ARBs

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  1. Renal Artery Stenosis
  2. Hyperkalaemia

No bradykinin-mediated effects

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23
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How do Calcium Channel Blockers function

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Do not inhibit calcium but prevent opening of voltage-gates calcium channels.

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24
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How many groups of Calcium Channel Blockers are there

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3

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25
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Name the three groups of Calcium Channel Blockers

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  1. Dihydropyridines
  2. Phenylalkylamines (Verapamil and Diltiazem)
  3. Diphenylalkylamines
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26
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What do all dihydropyridines end in

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-dipine

E.g. 
Nifedipine
Nicardipine
Isradipine
Lacidipine
Lercadipine 
Amlodipine 
Nimodipine
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27
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How do nifedipine function

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Reflex tachycardia

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28
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Advantages of Amlodipine

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No effect on heart failure

Longer duration of action once daily doses

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29
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When is nimodipine given

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Targets cerebral arteries

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30
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When is Verapamil given

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Arrhythmias
Hypertension
Angina

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31
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When should Verapamil be avoided

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If patient is being given B-blockers

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32
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When is Dilitiazem given

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Angina

Hypertension

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33
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How does Verapamil effect DHP receptors

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Inhibits binding (via allosteric site)

34
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How does Dilitiazem effect DHP receptors

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Enhances them

35
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What metabolite of heart disease binds to DHP

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Palmitoyl Carnitine

36
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How does amlodipine function

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Peripheral vasodilator

37
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When is amlodipine given

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Mild hypertension

38
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To who is amlodipine given

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55+ and afro/caribbean

39
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When should amlodipine be avoided

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Heart failure

40
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Suffix of all Thiazide diuretics

41
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Formula for BP

42
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What diastolic range is considered mild hypertension

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90-109 mmHg

43
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How does a low BP effect hypertension

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Means BP does not increase with age

44
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What are Dahl Rat genes

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Strains are sensitive and resistant to development on high salt diet

45
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How can salt resistance by kidneys be solved

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Renal transplant

46
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What part of the kidney is effected by high salt diets

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NaK2Cl transporters

47
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What transporters do thiazides bind to

A

Na/Cl co-transporters in DCT

48
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How do thiazides effect Na/K/2Cl pumps

49
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What compound becomes an additive with thiazide

50
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What substance inhibits thiazide binding

51
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What substance stimulates thiazide binding

52
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How do thiazides effect urine production

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Increased by 2l over first three days

53
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Why is the diuretic effect of thiazides not sustained

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RAAS is eventually activated

54
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How and why does thiazides effect BP

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Initial BP fall due to decreased CO, decreased TPR and CO returns to normal

55
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How do diuretics effect Na/Ca exchange

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Decreases it

56
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How do diuretics effect blood vessel walls

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  1. Decreased Na/water content
  2. Decreased wall thickness
  3. Increased lumens diameter
57
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Is diuretic effect on decreased TPR mainly direct or indirect

58
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Effect of thiazides on vasodilators

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Inhibits vasoconstriction by Ang II, NE

59
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How do thiazides effect cGP phosphodiesterase

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Inhibits them

60
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The action of which two molecules are potentiated by Thiazides

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ANP and NO

61
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How do Thiazides effect K-channels

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Opens them

62
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In what three cases are thiazides used for

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  1. Monotherapy hypertension
  2. Oedema
  3. Diabetes Insipidus
63
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What advantages does Thiazides have in dealing with hypertension over amlodipine

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  1. Advantage if heart failure present

2. Counterindicates Beta-blockers

64
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6 Side-Effects of thiazides

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  1. Volume depletion
  2. Hypokalaemia (fixed with K supplements/K sparing diuretics
  3. Pre-existing gout worsens
  4. Decreased calcium excretion
  5. Inhibits insulin release in diabetes
  6. Increased lipid levels
65
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Name three non-thiazide inhibitors

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  1. Chlorthalidone
  2. Mefruside
  3. Indapamide
66
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Function of mefruside

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Inhibits Na/K/2Cl

67
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Function of Indapamide

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Stronger vasodilator

68
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What drug should be given to people with resistant hypertension

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Spironolactone if hypokalaemic

Thiazide if hyperkalaemic

69
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Where are alpha-1 adrenoceptors found

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Vascular smooth muscle (vasoconstrictor)

70
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Role of the alpha adrenoceptor antagonists tamsulosin

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Selective for bladder, relaxes prostate to inhibit hypertrophy

71
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Name two alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists

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Doxazosin

Indoramin

72
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When are beta-blockers given

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  1. Angina
  2. Heart Failure
  3. Hypertension
  4. Arrhythmia
73
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Atenolol function vs Propranolol

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Atenolol is selective for beta-1 receptors

74
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How does Propranolol effect the CNS

A

Crosses BBB

75
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How do beta-blockers effect Kidneys

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Decreased renin secretion via beta-1

76
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How do beta-blockers effect blood vessels

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Enhances NE release on beta-2

77
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Adverse effect of beta-blockers binding to B-1

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Bradycardia

78
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Adverse effects of beta-blockers on beta-2

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  1. Bronchoconstriction
  2. Peripheral Vasoconstriction
  3. Hypoglycaemia
79
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Side-effect of verapamil

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Constipation

80
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Side-effect of most calcium-ion blockers

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Dihydropyrodines

  1. Headache
  2. Palpitations

Phenyl amines
3. Bradycardia

Diphenylalkylamines
Cardiac failure worsening

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