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Medications for Angina Flashcards

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Nitrates - Nitroglycerin MOA

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vasodilation in veins via nitric oxide)
Decreased venous return =. decreased filling = decrease wall tension/preload and therefore a decrease in oxygen demand

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Nitrates - Nitroglycerin Side Effects

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HA, ortho hypotension, reflex tachy

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Nitrates - Nitroglycerin Interactions

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PDE5 inhibitors (viagra) can cause SERIOUS hypotension

Other hypotensive drugs

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Organic Nitrates - Isosorbide mononitrate + dinitrate MOA

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SIMILAR to nitroglycerin

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Organic Nitrates - Isosorbide mononitrate + dinitrate - Side Effects

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SIMILAR to nitroglycerin

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ranolazine MOA

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decreases energy available for contraction

1st line drug despite potential for QT prolongation - given with BB, CCB or nitrate

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