HF

Question 1

Which drugs to avoid and why

Answer 1

Non-dihydropyradine CCB - slows the hears contraction

Decongestants (Pseudoephedrine) - increase HR and BP

Pioglitazone + CCB + corticosteroids = worsen odema

Question 2

Instead of verapamil which other drug can be used for hr control

Answer 2

BB

Or ACEI if for HTN

Question 3

Instead of Pseudoephedrine containing decongestant what to use instead

Answer 3

Mometasone nasal spray

Question 4

Instead of pioglitazone what can be used

Answer 4

SGLT2 inhibitors - dapagaflozin

Question 5

Instead of CCB - amplofapine what can be used?

Answer 5

ACEI if HTN

Question 7

Which drugs to avoid in HF

Answer 7

• non dihydropyradine CCB - these can weaken heart contractions

Decongestants - these can increase hr and BP

• CCB - amlodapine - worsen odema

• Pigoglitazone - worsen odema

• corticosteroids - worsen odema