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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 2 types of calcium channel blocker?

A

Dihydroperidine and non-dihydropyridine

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2
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Examples of dihydropyridine

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Amlodipine, nifedipine, felodipine

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Examples of non-hydropyridines

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Verapamil and diltiazem

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4
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What do non-dihydros like verapamil and diltiazam act on/

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Block calcium entering cardiac muscle = stop contractions = slows heart rate

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What do dihydropyridine normally act on?

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Constriction of blood vessles = lower BP and afterload
Less O2 on the heart

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What is used for hypertension?

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Amlodipine/nifedipine/felodipine

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What is used more for arrhythmias and angina

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Verapamil and diltazem

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