Heart failure/ACS Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Name an example of a short acting nitrate
When would it be used?
A
Glycaryl trinitrate
Acute angina and chest pain in ACS
2
Q
Name an example of a long-acting nitrate
A
Isosorbide mononitrate
Either
1. prophylaxis of angina if beta blocker/ CCB ineffective
3
Q
What are the contraindications to nitrate use?
A
severe aortic stenosis
hypotension
Important interaction: cannot be perscribed with phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil) tdue to hypotension