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1
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what is the first-line treatment in younger patients with hypertension?

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

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What are ACE inhibitors used to treat apart from hypertension?

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heart failure
diabetic nephropathy
secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease

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what types of patients are ACE inhibitors less effective on?

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hypertensive afro-caribbean patients

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4
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how do ACE inhibiters work?

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inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

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5
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what are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?

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cough - occurs in around 15% of patients and may occur up to a year after starting treatment.
angioedema - may occur up to a year after starting treatment.
hyperkalaemia
first-dose hypotension - more common in patients taking diuretics

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6
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what are the cautions and contraindictions of ACE inhibitors?

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  • avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • renovascular disease - significant renal impairment may occur in patients who have undiagnosed bilateral renal artery stenosis
  • aortic stenosis - may result in hypotension
  • patients receiving high-dose diuretic therapy - significantly increases the risk of hypotension
  • hereditary of idiopathic angioedema.
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7
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what should be checked before ACE Inhibitor treatment is initiated and after increasing the dose?

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Urea and electrolytes

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8
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what would be expected to rise after starting ACE inhibitors? what are acceptable changes in those?

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creatinine and potassium

increase in serum creatine - up to 30% from baseline
increase in potassium up to 5.5 mmol/l

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9
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what are the effects of adenosine enhanced by?

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dipyridamole (anti-platelet agent)

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10
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what are the effects of adenosine blocked by?

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theophyllines

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11
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what type of patients should adenosine be avoided in? and why?

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asthmatics due to possible bronchospasm.

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12
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what does adenosine cause?

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transient heart block in the AV node.

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13
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what does adenosine do?

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agonist of the A1 receptor which inhibits adenylyl clyclase thus reducing cAMP and causing hyperpolarization by increasing outward potassium flux.

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14
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what is the half life of adenosine?

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8-10 seconds

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15
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what are the side effects of adenosine?

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chest pain
bronchospasm
can enhance conduction down accessory pathways, resulting in increased ventricular rate (e.g. WPW syndrome)

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16
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what are the three types of anti-cholesterol drugs?

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  • statins
  • fibrates
  • PCSK 9 inhibitors
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17
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what is an example of a statin drug?

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simvastatin, atrovastatin

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18
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what do statin drugs do?

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block HMG coA reductase, anti-cholesterol drug

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19
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what conditions are statins used in?

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  • hypercholesterolaemia
  • diabetes
  • angina/MI
  • CVA/TIA
  • high risk of MI and CVA
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20
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what are side effects of satins?

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myopathy

rhabdomyolysis… renal failure

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21
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what is an example of fibrates?

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bezafibrate

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22
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what are fibrates used in?

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hypertriglyceridaemia
low HDL cholesterol
hyperlipidaemia

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23
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what are examples of PCSK 9 inhibitors?

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evolocumab, alirocumab

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24
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what are PCSK 9 inhibitors used for?

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familial hypercholesterolaemia

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25
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how do PCSK 9 inhibitors work?

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by inhibiting the binding of PCSK9 to LDLR, PCSR9 inhibitor increases the number of LDLRs available to clear LDL, thereby lowering LDL-C levels.

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26
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what do diuretics do?

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block Na reabsorption in kidneys

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27
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what type of diuretic is used in hypertension? what is an example of it?

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thiazide diuretics

bendrofluazide

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28
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what are loop diuretics used to treat? what is an example of one?

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used in heart failure or resistant hypertension

furosemide

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29
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what are diuretic side effects?

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hypokalaemia - tired 
arrhythmias 
hyperglycaemia - diabetes
increase in uric acid - gout 
impotence
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30
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what do beta blockers do?

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block beta1 and/or beta2 adrenoceptors

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31
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what do cardioselective beta blockers do?

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only block beta1 receptors

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32
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what are examples of cardioselective blockers?

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atenolol, bisoprolol

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33
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what are cardioselective blockers used in?

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angina 
acute coronary syndrome 
myocardial infarction
hypertension 
heart failure
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34
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what do non-selective beta blockers do?

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block beta1 and beta2 receptors

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35
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what are examples of non-selective beta blockers?

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propranolol, carvedilol (alpha and beta blocker)

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36
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what are non-selective beta blockers used in?

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thyrotoxicosis

migraine

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37
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what are side effects of beta blockers?

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  • asthma - contraindicated in brittle/severe asthma
  • tired
  • heart failure (can worsen in short term especially cardiogenic shock)
  • cold peripheries
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38
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what are the two types of calcium antagonists?

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dihydropyridines

rate limiting calcium antagonists

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39
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what is an example of dihydropyridines?

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amlodipine

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40
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what are dihydropyridines used in?

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hypertension and angina

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41
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what are side effects of dihydropyridines?

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ankle oedema

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42
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what are examples of rate limiting calcium antagonists?

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verapamil, diltiazem

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43
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what are rate limiting calcium antagonists used in?

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hypertension
angina
supraventricular arrhythmias (AF, SVT)

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44
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what should you avoid using rate limiting calcium antagonists with?

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beta blockers.

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45
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what do angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors do?

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block angiotensin I becoming angiotensin II

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46
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what is an example of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor?

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lisinopril

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47
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what are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used in? what is it good for? what is it bad for?

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  • hypertension and heart failure
  • good for kidneys in diabetic nephropathy
  • bad for kidneys in renal artery stenosis
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48
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what are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors side effects?

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cough
renal dysfunction
angioneurotic oedema

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49
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when should you never use angiotensin enzyme inhibitors?

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in pregnancy induced hypertension

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50
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what do angiotensin receptor blockers do?

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block angiotensin II receptors

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51
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what is an example of a angiotensin receptor blocker?

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Losartan

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52
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what are angiotensin receptor blockers used in? what are they good for? what are they bad for?

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  • hypertension and heart failure
  • good for kidneys in diabetic nephropathy
  • bad for kidneys in renal stenosis
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53
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what are side effects of angiotensin receptor blockers?

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renal dysfunction

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54
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when should angiotensin receptor blockers never be used?

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pregnancy induced hypertension.

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55
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what do alpha blockers do?

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block alpha adrenoceptors to cause vasodilatation

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56
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what are alpha blockers used in?

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hypertension and prostatic hypertrophy

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57
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what is an example of an alpha blocker?

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doxazosin

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58
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what are side effects of alpha blockers?

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postural hypotension

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59
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what do mineralocorticoid antagonists do?

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block aldosterone receptors

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60
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what are mineralocorticoid antagonists used in?

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heart failure and resistant hypertension

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61
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what are examples of mineralocorticoid antagonists?

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spironolactone, eplerenone

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62
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what are side effects of mineralocorticoid antagonists?

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gynaecomastia
hyperkalaemia
renal impairment

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63
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what do nitrates do?

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venodilators

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64
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what is an example of a nitrate?

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isosorbide monoritrate

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65
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what are nitrates used in?

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angina

acute heart failure

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66
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what are side effects of nitrates?

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headache

hypotension/collapse

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67
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what is recommended with nitrates to avoid tolerance?

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leave 8 hr/day nitrate-free

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68
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what does nicorandil do?

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K ATP channel activator

vasodilator

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69
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what kind of drug is nicroandil?

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anti-anginal

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70
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what are side effects of nicroandil?

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headache

mouth/GI ulcers

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71
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what does ivabradine do?

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Lf channel modulator in sinus node

slows HR in sinus rhythm

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72
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when does ivabradine not work?

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atrial fibrillation

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73
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what does ranolazine do?

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late sodium channel modulator
decrease calcium load on heart
is is a metabolic modulator

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74
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when is ranolazine effective?

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in refractory angina

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75
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what are examples of antiplatelet drugs?

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aspirin
clopidogrel
prasugrel
ticagrelor

76
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what are examples of anticoafulant drugs?

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  • heparin
  • fondaparinux (subcuntaneously)
  • warfarin
  • riveroxaban
  • dabigatran
  • edoxaban
77
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what are examples of fibrinolytic?

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streptokinase

tPA (tissue plasminogen activator)

78
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what do antiplatelet agents do?

A

prevent new thrombosis

79
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what are antiplatelet agents used in?

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angina
acute MI
CVA/TIA
patients at high risk of MI and CVA

80
Q

what are side effects of antiplatelet agents?

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haemorrhage anywhere
peptic ulcer -> haemorrhage
aspirin sensitivity -> asthma

81
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what do anticoagulants do?

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prevent new thrombosis

82
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how can heparin only be given? how can warfarin only be given?

A

IV

oral

83
Q

what are anticoagulants used in?

A

deep vein thrombosis
pulmonary embolism
NSTEMI
Atrial fibrillation

84
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what are side effects of anticoagulants?

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haemorrhage anywhere

85
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what are anticoagulants reversed by?

A

vitamin K

86
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what do fibrinolytic drugs do?

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dissolve formed clots

87
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what are fibrinolytic drugs used in?

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STEMI
pulmonary embolism (selected cases only)
CVA (selected cases only)
88
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what is the side effect of fibrinolytic drugs?

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serious risk of haemorrhage

89
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when should fibrinolytic drugs be avoided?

A 
recent haemorrhage (some CVAs)
trauma 
bleeding tendencies
severe diabetic retinopathy
peptic ulcer
90
Q

what does digoxin do?

A

1) blocks atrial-ventricular (AV) conduction

2) increases ventricular irritability which produces ventricular arrhythmias

91
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when is digoxin good?

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in atrial fibrillation

92
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what happens if too much digoxin is given?

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bradycardia and heart block

93
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what does digoxin toxicity cause?

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nausea
vomiting 
yellow vision 
bradycardia, heart block
ventricular arrhythmias
94
Q

what are side effects of neprilysin inhibitor side effects?

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hypotension
renal impairment
hyperkalaemia
angioneurotic oedema

95
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what is hydralazine?

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an ‘older’ antihypertensive not commonly used anymore

96
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when is hydralazine still used sometimes?

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hypertension in pregnancy and severe hypertension

97
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how does hydralazine work?

A

increases cGMP leading to smooth muscle relaxation

98
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what are the contradictions of hydralazine?

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systemic lupus erythematous

ischaemic heart disease

99
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what are the adverse effects of hydralazine?

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tachycardia
palpitations
flushing
fluid retention 
headache 
drug-induced lupus
100
Q

what compounds the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors?

A

alcohol

101
Q

what do vagal manoeuvres do?

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increase parasympathetic output

102
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when can vagal manoeuvres be used?

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atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation

103
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what are examples of vagal manoeuvres?

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valsalva manoeuvre - activates aortic baroreceptors

massage of the bifucation of the carotid artery - stimulates baroreceptors in the carotid sinus

104
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when is adenosine most commonly used?

A

to terminate supraventricular tachycardias

105
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what is aminodarone used in?

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atrial, nodal and ventricular tachycardia

106
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what class of drug is aminodarone?

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class III antiarrhythmic agent

107
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what is the mechanism of action of aminodarone?

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blocks potassium channels which inhibits repolarisation and hence prelongs action potential. also blocks sodium channels

108
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why is the use of aminodarone limited?

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  • very long half life (20-100 days)
  • should be given into central veins which causes thrombophlebitis
  • has proarrthymic effects due to lengthening of the QT interval
  • interacts with drugs used concurrently
  • numerous long term adverse effects
109
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what investigations should be done to patients prior to taking aminodarone?

A

thyroid function test
liver function test
urea and electrolyte
chest x-ray

110
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what investigations should be done to patients after taking aminodarone?

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thyroid function test and liver function test every 6 months

111
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what are the adverse effects of aminodarone?

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  • thyroid dysfunction
  • corneal deposits
  • pulmonary fibrosis/hepatitis
  • peripheral neuropathy/myopathy
  • photosensitivity
  • ‘slate grey’ appearance
  • thrombophlebitis and injection site reactions
  • bradycardia
  • lengths QT interval
112
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when are angiotensin II receptor blockers used?

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situations where patients have not tolerated an ACE inhibitor, usually due to a development of a cough

113
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what are examples of angiotensin II receptor blockers?

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candesartan
losartan
irbesartan

114
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what are the adverse effects of angiotensin II receptor blockers?

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hypotension and hyperkalaemia

115
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what is the mechanism of action of angiotensin II receptor blocker?

A

block effects of angiotensin II at the AT1 receptor

116
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what is the mechanism of action of atropine?

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antagonist of the muscarinic acetycholine receptor

117
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what are the uses of atropine? what does it do?

A

treatment of organophasophate poisoning

speeds up heart rate

118
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what are the physiological effects of atropine?

A

tachycardia

mydriasis

119
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what are beta blockers used for?

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angina 
post MI
heart failure
arrhythmias
hypertension 
thyrotoxicosis
migraine prophylaxis 
anxiety
120
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what are side effects of beta blockers?

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bronchospasm
cold peripheries
fatigue 
sleep disturbances including nightmares
erectile dysfunction
121
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when should beta blockers not be used?

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uncontrolled heart failure
asthma
sick sinus syndrome
concurrent verapamil

122
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what is bivalirudin?

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a reversible direct thrombin inhibitor used as an anticoagulant in the management of acute coronary syndrome.

123
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what artery is mostly used for CABG?

A

internal mammary artery

124
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what does CABG stand for?

A

coronary artery bypass graft

125
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how is suitability for CABG determined?

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by angiography or cardiac catheterisation

126
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what are the complications of CABG?

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AF (30-40%)

stroke (2%)

127
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what is the prognosis of CABG?

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90% operations successful but further revascularisation needed in 5-10% after 5 years , mortality = 1-2% at 30 days

128
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what type of drug is clopidogrel?

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antiplatelet

129
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when is clopidogrel a first-line drug?

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in patients following an ischaemic stroke and in patients with peripheral arterial disease

130
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what class of drugs does clopidogrel belong to? what are other examples?

A

thienopyridines

prasugrel
ticagrelor
ticlopidine

131
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what is the mechanism of action of clopidogrel?

A

antagonist of the P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor, inhibiting the activation of platelets

132
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what drug may make clopidogrel less effective?

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proton pump inhibitor (PPIs)

133
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what is dabigatran?

A

an oral anticoagulant that works by being a direct thrombin inhibitor

134
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what is dabigatran used for?

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  • prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following hip or knee replacement surgery
  • prevention of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who have one or more risk factors.
135
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what are the side effects of dabigatran?

A

haemorrhage

136
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what kind of drug is dipyridamole?

A

antiplatelet

137
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when is dipyridamole used?

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in combination with aspirin after an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack

138
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what is the mechanism of action of dipyridamole?

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inhibits phosphodiesterase, elavating cAMP levels which in turn reduce intracellular calcium levels
reduces uptake of adenosine and inhibition of thromboxane synthase

139
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what type of drug is hydralazine?

A

antihypertensive

140
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when is hydralazine it still used?

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not often but sometimes for hypertension in pregnancy or severe hypertension

141
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how does hydralazine work?

A

increases cGMP leading to smooth muscle relaxation

142
Q

when should hydralazine not be used?

A

systemic lupus erythematous

ischaemic heart disease

143
Q

what are the adverse effects of hydralazine?

A 
tachycardia
palpitations
flushing
fluid retention
headache
drug-induced lupus
144
Q

what are examples of loop diuretics?

A

furosemide and bumetanide

145
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how do loop diuretics work?

A

inhibit the Na-K-Cl cotransporter (NKCC) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of henle, reducing the absorption of NaCl

146
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what are loop diuretics used for?

A

heart failure: acute (IV) and chronic (oral)

resistant hypertension, particularly patients with renal impairment

147
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what are adverse effects of loop diuretics?

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hypotension
hyponatreamia
hypokalaemia
hypomagnesaemia
hypochloraemic alkalosis
ototoxicity
hypocalcaemia
renal impairement 
hyperglycaemia
gout
148
Q

what is minoxidil?

A

originally an antihypertensive. now used for treatment of androgenic alopecia

149
Q

what is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?

A

potassium channel opener, causing hyperpolarisation of the cell membranes

150
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what are the adverse effects of minoxidil?

A

hypertrichosis
tachycardia
fluid retention

151
Q

what is nicotinic acid used in?

A

treatment of hyperlipidaemia

152
Q

what does nicotinic acid do?

A

lower cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations and raises HDL levels

153
Q

what are the adverse effects of nicotinic acid?

A

flushing
impaired glucose tolerance
myositis

154
Q

what effects do nitrates have?

A

vasodilating

155
Q

what are nitrates used for?

A

angina

acute treatment of heart failure

156
Q

how do nitrates work?

A
  • cause release of nitric oxide in smooth muscle, increasing cGMP which leads to a fall in intracellular calcium levels
  • in angina they dilate the coronary arteries and reduce venous return which in turn reduces ventricular work, reducing myocardial oxygen demand
157
Q

what are the side effects of nitrates?

A

hypotension
tachycardia
headache
flushing

158
Q

how do statins work?

A

inhibit the action of HMF-CoA reductase, the rate limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol synthesis

159
Q

what are adverse effects of statins?

A

myopathy
liver impairment
increased risk of intracerebral haemorrhage in patients who have had a previous stroke

160
Q

how do thiazide diuretics work?

A

by inhibiting sodium reabsorption at the beginning of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) by blocking thiazide-sensitive Na+-Cl- symporter.

161
Q

what are thiazide diuretics used to treat?

A

mild heart failure

162
Q

what are common adverse effects of thiazide diuretics?

A 
dehydration
postural hypotension 
hypoantraemia, hypokalaemia, hypercalcaemia
gout
impaired glucose tolerance
impotence
163
Q

what are rare adverse effects of thiazide diuretics?

A

thrombocytopaenia
agranulocytosis
photosensitivity rash
pancreatitis

164
Q

what type of drug is warfarin?

A

anticoagulant

165
Q

how does warfarin work?

A

inhibits reduction of vitamin K to its active hydroquinone form, which in turn acts as a cofactor in the carboxylation of clotting factors II,VII, IX and X and protein C

166
Q

what is warfarin used in?

A

venous thromboembolism
atrial fibrillation
mechanical heart valves

167
Q

what factors may potentiate warfarin?

A

liver disease
p450 enzyme inhibitors
cranberry juice
drugs which displace warfarin from plasma albumin
drugs which inhibit platelet function (NSAIDs)

168
Q

what are the side effects of warfarin?

A 
haemorrhage 
teratogenic
skin necrosis
thrombosis
purple toes
169
Q

what are the two types of heparin?

A

standard and low molecular weight heparin

170
Q

how does heparin work?

A

by activating antithrombin III

171
Q

how does standard heparin work?

A

forms a complex which inhibits thrombin, factors Xa, IXa, XIa and XIIa.

172
Q

how does LMWH work?

A

increases action of antithrombin III on factor Xa

173
Q

what are the adverse effects of heparin?

A

bleeding
thrombocytopenia
osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures
hyperkalaemia

174
Q

what is spironolactone?

A

an aldosterone antagonist which acts in the cortical collecting duct

175
Q

what is spironolactone used to treat?

A 
ascites
hypertension
nephrotic syndrome
heart failure
conn's syndrome
176
Q

what are the the adverse effects of spironolactone?

A

hyperkalaemia

gynaecomastia

177
Q

what are examples of calcium channel blockers?

A

verapamil
diltiazem
nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine

178
Q

what is verapamil used in?

A

angina
hypertension
arrhythmias

179
Q

what are side effects of verapamil?

A

heart failure, constipation, hypotension, bradycardia, flushing

180
Q

when should verapamil not be given?

A

with beta blockers as it could cause heart block

181
Q

what is diltiazem used for?

A

angina, hypertension

182
Q

what are the side effects of diltiazem?

A

hypotension
bradycardia
heart failure
ankle swelling

183
Q

what is nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine used in?

A

hypertension, angina and raynaud’s

184
Q

what are the side effects of nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine?

A

flushing
headache
ankle swelling

185
Q

what are the side effects of atropine?

A
  • tachycardia
  • mydriasis
  • dry mouth
  • hypohidrosis
  • constipation
  • urinary retention

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