Non-Dihydropyramide Calcium channel blockers

Question 1

What is the suffix of the Dihydropyridine CCB?

Answer 1

These are the “Pines”

Question 2

What is the indication for DHP calcium channel blockers?

Answer 2

These are to be used in first line therapy of uncomplicated hypertension
or
Add on therapy for diabetes and coronary artery disease.

Question 3

When should DHP calcium channel blockers be contraindicated?

Answer 3

Should not be used in any cases of left ventricular dysfunction

Question 4

Which DHP calcium channel blockers can actually be used in left ventricular dysfunction?

Answer 4

Amlodipine and felodipine.

Question 5

What are the two non-DHP calcium channel blockers?

Answer 5

Verapamil (vanilla icecream) and Dilatiazem (Dark Chocolate)

Question 6

What drug type can be used as an alternative to beta blockers in coronary artery disease?

Answer 6

Non-DHP calcium channel blockers such as Verapamil and Dilatizaem

Question 7

When should non DHP CCB be contraindicated?

Answer 7

Second or third degree heart block

Left ventricular dysfunction