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Hypertension - CCBs Flashcards

1
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Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (NOT the rate control agents) in HTN has the SE

A

Peripheral edema

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Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are not useful in which disease

A

Heart Failure with reduced EF

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Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers have ____ effect on cardiac contractility or conduction

A

Litte to no

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What are Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?

A

Nifedipine (Procardia XL)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Nicardipine

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5
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Non-Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are

A

Verapamil (Calan/covera)

Diltiazem (Cardizem CD)

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When are CCBs indicated? (5)

A 
HTN* 
Angina
Raynaud's
Achalasia 
Prinzmetal's Angina
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In HTN, CCBs are considered

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Part of the group of first-line, especially for black population and older adults.

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Which CCB can have the SE of constipation?

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Verapamil

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