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heart failure drugs Flashcards

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what is the MOA of Digoxin

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MOA: Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase, leading to increased intracellular Na+ and Ca++, which increases the force of contraction. Decreases AV node conduction velocity.

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what are the indications for digoxin

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Indications: Congestive heart failure (CHF), supraventricular tachycardia (except WPW syndrome).

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what are the adverse effects of digoxin

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Adverse Effects: GI (anorexia, nausea, vomiting), CNS (headache, disorientation, visual halos), cardiovascular (PVCs, AV block, sinus bradycardia).

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True or false: Digoxin is contraindicated in WPW syndrome

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TRUE it is contraindicated in WPW

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what is the MOA of dobutamine

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MOA: Sympathomimetic that primarily acts on β1-adrenergic receptors, increasing heart contractility and output.

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what are the indications for dobutamine

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actue decompensated heart failure

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what are the adverse effects of dobutamine

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tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypotension

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what are the contraindications of dobutamine

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hypersensitivity to dobutamine

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What is the MOA of milrinone

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MOA: Inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE) leading to increased cAMP, resulting in positive inotropy and vasodilation.

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What are the indications for milrinone

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Short-term treatment of severe heart failure

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what are the adverse effects of milrinone

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hypotension, thrombocytopenia (with inamrinone)

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what are the contraindications of milrinone

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hypersensitivity to the drug, severe obstructive aortic or pulmonary valvular disease

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what’s the MOA of Enalapril/Lisinopril

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MOA: Inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II levels and decreasing aldosterone secretion, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.

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what are the indications for Enalapril and lisinopril

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heart failure an HTN

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what are the adverse effects of enalapril/lisinopril

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cough, hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal impairment

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what are the contraindications for enalapril and lisinopril

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pregnancy and bilateral renal artery stenosis

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MOA of Valsartan/Candesartan

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MOA: Blocks angiotensin II receptors, preventing vasoconstriction and aldosterone-secreting effects

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what are the indications for Valsartan and candesartan

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heart failure and HTN

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what are the adverse effects of valsartan and candesartan

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Hyperkalemia, renal impairment, and hypotension

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what are the contraindications for valsartan and candesartan

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pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis

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MOA of Spironolactone/Eplerenone

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MOA: Aldosterone antagonist that inhibits sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules, reducing water retention and lowering blood pressure.

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what are the indications for spironolactone/Eplerenone

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Heart failure, HTN, hyperaldosteronism

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what are the adverse effects of spironolactone/eplerenone

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Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia (spironolactone), renal impairment

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what are the contraindications for Spironolactone/Eplerenone

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Hyperkalemia, Addison’s disease

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MOA of Furosemide/Bumetanide/Torsemide

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MOA: Inhibits the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, leading to diuresis.

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list the indications, adverse effects, and contraindications for Furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide

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Indications: Edema due to heart failure, hypertension.

Adverse Effects: Hypokalemia, dehydration, ototoxicity.

Contraindications: Anuria, severe electrolyte depletion.

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MOA of carvedilol, metoprolol, bisoprolol

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MOA: Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate, myocardial contractility, and blood pressure.

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list the indications, adverse effects and contraindications for carvedilol, metoprolol, and bisprolol

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Indications: Heart failure, hypertension, post-MI.

Adverse Effects: Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, bronchospasm.

Contraindications: Severe bradycardia, AV block, asthma (non-selective beta-blockers).

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MOA of Ivabradine

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MOA: Inhibits the funny current (If) in the SA node, reducing heart rate without affecting contractility.

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list the indications, adverse effects and contraindications for Ivabradine

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Indications: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF < 35%).

Adverse Effects: Bradycardia, visual disturbances (phosphenes).

Contraindications: Acute decompensated heart failure, bradycardia.

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MOA of sacubitril/Valsartan

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MOA: Sacubitril inhibits neprilysin, increasing levels of natriuretic peptides; Valsartan blocks angiotensin II receptors.

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Adverse effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan

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Hypotension, hyperkalemia, renal impairment

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contraindications of sacubitril/valsartan

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Contraindications: Pregnancy, history of angioedema related to ACE inhibitors or ARBs.

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MOA of nitrogllycerin

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MOA: Converts to nitric oxide, leading to vasodilation and reduced preload.

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list the indications, adverse effects, and contraindications for Nitroglycerin

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Indications: Acute decompensated heart failure, angina.

Adverse Effects: Hypotension, headache, reflex tachycardia.

Contraindications: Hypotension, concurrent use with PDE5 inhibitors.

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MOA of bosentan/ambrisentan

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MOA: Bosentan blocks ETa/ETb receptors; Ambrisentan blocks ETa receptors, leading to vasodilation.

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What are the indications of bosentan/ambrisentan

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Pulmonary arterial HTN

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List the adverse effects and contraindications for Bosentan/Ambrisentan

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Adverse Effects: Hepatotoxicity, anemia, hypotension.

Contraindications: Pregnancy, moderate to severe liver impairment.

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MOA of sildenafil

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MOA: Inhibits PDE5, increasing cGMP levels leading to vasodilation.

40
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list the indications for Sildenafil/tadalafil

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Indications: Pulmonary hypertension, erectile dysfunction.

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list the adverse effects and contraindications for sildenafil/tadalafil

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Adverse Effects: Headache, flushing, hypotension.

Contraindications: Concurrent use with nitrates.

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what drugs can cause digitalis toxicity

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loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, quinidine, verapamil, NSAIDS, amiodarone, and erythromycin

43
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The antidote to digitalis toxicity

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DigiFab (digibind); supportive therapy

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