Drugs use in CHF Flashcards
1
Q
Inocor
- Brand:
- MOA:
- Indications:
- ADEs
- C/I
A
Inamrinone
- (+) inotrope (inc CO), vasodilator (dec peripheral resistance. Dec pre and after load.
- Use in class III & IV, refractory to diuretics, vasodilators.
- ADEs: thrombocytopenia, N/V
- C/Is: sulfa allergy
2
Q
Primacor
- Brand
- MOA
- Indication
- Dose:
- ADEs
A
Milrinone
- (+) inotrope, vasodilator. Inc HR
- Use in class III, IV
- Dose: 2-20mcg/kg/min
- ADEs: tachycardia, tremor, HA, N, hypoK
3
Q
Natrecor
- Brand:
- MOA:
- ADEs:
A
Nesiritide
- MOA: Diuretic (Inc CO), vasodilator.
- Recombinant form of B- Natriuretic peptide
- Decrease after & pre-load
- ADEs: HypoTN
4
Q
Bidil
- Brand:
- Formulation & Dose
- ADEs
- Indication
- Warning
A
- Hydralazine + Isosorbine dinitrate
- scored 37.5/20 => 1/2 tab - 2 tab TID
- Use adjunct to standard therapy for AA pts
- ADEs: HA and dizziness
- Warning: PPI can result in severe hypoTN
5
Q
Therapeutic level of Digoxin in CHF? A.Fib
A
- CHF: 0.5-0.8
- A. Fib: 0.8 - 2.0
