P3 PHARMACOLOGY Flashcards
what neurotransmitters are inactivated by endothelium
Bradykinin , ADP , NE , 5HT
Nitric Oxide precursor
Arginine
what mediators are synthesised & released by endothelium
Angiotensin II , NO , ENndothelin-1 &PGI2
nitric oxide isoforms
-endothelial, neuronal, and macrophageal)
Nitric oxide synthase inhibitor
N-monomethyl-L-arginine
3 Vascular smooth muscle relaxation agents
-Nitric oxide
-Glyceryl trinitrate
- Endothelium derived relaxant factor
NO route of administration
inhaled
mention the PDE5 Inhibitors
Sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil
Riociguat belongs to which class of drugs
Stimulators of cGMP Signaling
reason why sGC stimulators & PDE5 inhibitors are not combined
to avoid severe hypotension
mention at least 2 Prostacyclin Receptor Agonists
-Epoprostenol
- Treprostinil
-Beraprost
-Iloprost
route of administration of Treprostinil
– oral, iv, sc, inhaled
Teratogenic drug that’s contra-indicated in pregnancy
Ambrisentan, bosentan, macitentan
(Endothelin receptor antagonists)
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor & its route of administration
Imatinib ,, Oral
Calcium Channel Blockers
- Nifedipine
- Amlodipine
- Diltiazem
-Verapamil