Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 nonselective BB
A
Propranolol
Carvedilol
2
Q
Name 3 cardioselective BB
A
Bisoprolol
Atenolol
Metoprolol
3
Q
Dosing of atenolol
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 50-100
- Common dose: 25-100 OD
- Max dose: 100
4
Q
Bisoprolol dosing
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 2.5, 5
- Common dose: 1.25-10 OD
- Max dose: 20
5
Q
Carvedilol dosing
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 6.25, 25
- Common dose: 3.125 OD -25 BD
- Max dose: 50
6
Q
Metoprolol dosing
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 50,100
- Common dose: 25 OD- 50 TDS
- Max dose: 400
7
Q
Propranolol dosing
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 10,40,80
- Common dose: 10mg BD - 80mg TDS
- Max dose: 320
8
Q
BB common adr (6)
A
Postural hypotension Tiredness/fatigue Cold hands and feet Dizziness Bradycardia ED
9
Q
BB contraindications
A
Asthma/ bronchospasm Preggo Heart conduction abnormalities Decompressed heart failure Secondary or tertiary heart block Peripheral vascular disease Pulmonary Edema
10
Q
BB MOA
A
Slow heart rate by blocking beta receptors in heart
Reduce bp
11
Q
CCB MOA
A
Block calcium channels along blood vessels —> relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and vasodilation —> lower BP
12
Q
Name 2 DHP CCB
A
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
13
Q
Name 1 non-DHP CCB
A
Diltiazem
14
Q
Amlodipine dosing
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 5,10
- Common dose: 2.5-10 OD
- Max dose: 10
15
Q
Nifedipine dosing
- Dosage forms available
- Common dose
- Max dose
A
- Dosage forms available: 30-60
- Common dose: 30-90 OD
- Max dose: 120