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

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Name an example of a long-acting nitrate

A

Isosorbide mononitrate

Either
1. prophylaxis of angina if beta blocker/ CCB ineffective

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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

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