Exam 1 drugs Flashcards
Solidify knowledge of drug/class/key points
Meds used for angina, no effect on heart rate, increase smooth muscle relxation, reduce demand through vasodilation
Dihydropyridine Ca channel blockers: amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine
Meds used for angina, minimal effect on BP, neg inotropic effect and rate control
Non-dihydropyridine Ca channel blockers: verapimil, diltiazem.
How to switch from a long acting to short acting Beta blocker
i.e. metoprolol succinate to tartrate: use SAME dose, dose twice daily
Mechanism for angina includes decreasing cathcholamine (norepi) response, decrease HR, BP, reduce workload and O2 consumption
Beta blockers mechanism
Non-selective beta blockers
nadolol, propanolol
Cardioselective beta blockers
atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol
alpha-beta blockers (one OK in pregnancy)
carvedilol (labetolol)
Five classes of drugs used in angina/ CAD
ACEi, Beta block, Ca chan block, Antiplatelet, Nitrates
Meds that increase blood supply, work to reduce O2 demand by interrupting renin-angiotensin system, reduce vasoconstriction (name the class and 5 meds)
ACE inhibitors: captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, trandolapril
Benefits of ACEi for angina/CAD
Reduce remodeling/progression, reduce hospitalization, improve survival, as well as improve chronic stable angina Sx
ACEi adverse effects (one first-dose effect)
(hypotension), worsening renal fxn, high K, cough, angioedema, rash, ageusia, neutropenia
Which ACEi specifically post-MI?
Ramipril. Increases revascularization.
Monitoring with ACEi
If refractory HTN, need renal ultrasound - bilateral renal artery stenosis is a contraindication. Renal labs and serum K after 1-2 weeks of starting/increasing dose.
How long does it take 81mg ASA to have antiplatelet effect? 160-325 mg?
Days for 81 mg. 30 minutes for 160-325 mg.
What is a thienopyridine? (For CAD/ACS/unstable angina/another indication.)
clopidogrel (Plavix), an antiplatelet therapy, interrupts clumping same way as aspirin. (Use for 1 year in drug-eluting stents, 3 months with bare metal stents.)
Can someone be on both clopidogrel and aspirin?
Yes, the combo has no added risk of bleeding and added benefit for preventing MI
Aspirin for primary prevention: who and what dose?
Males age 45-79; females 55-79.
Doses up to 325 mg reduce risk of second MI, improve survival.
160-325 mg in acute MI (reduces death by 23% if within 24 hours) and in unstable angina.
Low dose 81-160 long term for stents, prior MI, exertional angina, DM, vascular dz.
Smokers and those with a fam hx of CAD, PVD, HTN, high LDL, DM.
Are anticoagulant and antiplatelet the same thing?
NO. ASA and thiopyridines (Plavix) affect thromboxamne/A2, but have no impact on clotting factors.
What med reduces preload, decreases wall tension, makes actual cell structure a little more pliable, to increase supply between coronary arteries to increase O2 availability? Name 3 drugs and 2 indications.
Nitrates. Isordil, Imdur, nitroglycerin.
They are endothelial vasodilators.
Used in angina/CAD and HF (stage C with hydralazine, when ACE intolerant).
Risk of nitrates? Contraindications?
Quick hypotensive effect. Avoid in head trauma, hemorrhage issues, hx of migraine (may be prone to nitrate headaches).
Another med besides nitrates which, at cellular level, increases supply between coronary arteries and cardiac muscle. Watch interactions due to what pathways?
ranolazine (Ranexa). CYP3A and sodium channels, so monitor Qtc.
Which drugs are OK in combo with beta blockers for CAD/angina?
CCB, nitrates, ACEi, ASA
What can NOT be combined with nitrates?
sildenafil
What can NOT be combined with CCBs?
Nitrates, ACEi
What can NOT be combined with aspirin?
Trick question: all are OK according to CAD/angina lecture, but of course you would use caution with anticoagulation and monitor for bleeding.
What 7 types of drugs are used in heart failure?
ACEs/ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, digitalis, spironolactone, nitrates, and vasodilators.
Contraindications to ACEi
Renal failure (anuria, creatinine >3 mg/dl), renal artery stenosis, angioedema, pregnancy, hyperkalemia, severe hypotension, hepatic dz
First line drug class in heart failure. Which stages? Also used in what other indication?
ACE inhibitors.
Stages A, B, C, D (low dose)
Also used when LVEF <35-40% and asymptomatic.
ACEi may make what other class of drug less effective in setting of heart failure?
Diuretics
Are ARBs used in heart failure?
Only if intolerant to ACEi (cough) and 3rd (?) line after being on beta blockers, diuretics, and digoxin.
Name three indications for beta blockers.
Heart failure stages B,C, D (low dose).
Asymptomatic ventricular dysfunction.
Post MI.
Name three contraindications for beta blockers.
Asthma /reactive airway dz.
AV block (unless pacemaker).
Hypotension/bradycardia/athlete.
Note: Diabetes is NOT a contraindication!
Drug types NOT used as monotherapy for heart failure:
Beta blockers or diuretics. Diuretics would be used in HTN to prevent progression to HF, and inpatient, but wouldn’t be effective alone in HF.
Acute HF and decreased GFR: what do you do to the diuretic dose?
Increase the loop diuretic for a better response. Can titrate any diuretic down when pt is “dry” weight /euvolemic. Monitor K.
Besides increasing dose, what can you do if diuretics aren’t working well?
Consider: Dopamine to increase CO.
Reduced dose of ACEi.
Combine loop + thiazide / spironolactone / metolazone.
Dialysis.
Mechanisms of what medication?
Positive inotropic effect –> flood of Ca interferes with Na pump to suppress renin-angiotensin sys; reduces plasma noradrenaline, PNS activity, reduces vagal tone, aids natriuresis by normalizing arterial baroreceptors.
Digitalis.
Before using digitalis in heart failure, pt would have failed what other meds?
ACE, diuretics, and beta blocker. Stage C HF only.
When to check digitalis levels?
One week then every 3 months.
Contraindications to digitalis:
AV block without pacemaker. PVCs or Vtach. Hypokalemia. W-P-W with Afib. Toxic levels.
Mechanisms of what medication?
Directly works on smooth muscle to dilate vessels, esp arterioles; donates nitric oxide somewhat.
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
aka vasodilator.