Nitrates Flashcards
1
Q
What are short-acting nitrates indicated for?
A
Acute angina and chest pain associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
2
Q
What are long-acting nitrates indicated for?
A
Prophylaxis of angina when a beta-blocker or calcum channel blocker are insufficient or not tolerated
3
Q
How do they work?
A
They cause vasodilation
4
Q
What are the warnings of this drug class?
A
Contraindicated in severe aortic stenosis
Should be avoided in hypotension
5
Q
What drug interactions do they have?
A
Should not be taken concurrently with phosphodiesterase inhibitors (slidenafil) enhances effect of nitrates
6
Q
What drugs are in this class?
A
glyceryl trinitrate isosorbide mononitrate
7
Q
What are the side effects of these drugs
A
Flushing
Headaches
Light-headedness
Hypotension
