Pharmacology Flashcards
What are two side effects of ACE Inhibitors?
Dry cough, angioedema
What is the effect of ACE Inhibitors on the kidneys?
Efferent tubule dilatation, decreasing the GFR
Why are ACE Inhibitors first-time treatment for diabetic patients with hypertension?
Renal protective
What is the electrolyte abnormality associated with ACEIs?
Hyperakalaemia
What is the electrolyte abnormality associated with ARBs?
Hyperkalaemia
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs?
Inhibits binding of Angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor
What class of drugs do Verapamil and Diltiazem belong to?
Calcium channel blockers
What drugs are contra-indicated to Verapamil and Diltiazem? Why?
Beta-blockers, because when prescribed with Verapamil and Diltiazem can cause heart block. They are all negative ionotropes
Give three examples of Dihydropyridine drugs. Why are these not contraindicated to Beta-blockers like other CCBs?
Amlodipine
Felodipine
Nifedipine
Because they act on the peripheral vascular system, not directly on the heart
Where does Bendroflumethiazide work on the kidneys? Mechanism of action?
Proximal aspect of the Distal Convoluted Tubule. Na/Cl symporter inhibitor
What are the electrolyte abnormalities seen with Bendroflumethiazine?
Hyponatraemia
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcaemia
What is Nicorandil used to treat? Mechanism of action?
Angina, potassium channel blocker
What is the mechanism of action of Warfarin? What clotting factors are affected?
Vitamin K antagonist
Clotting factors 2, 7, 9, 10 and Protein C
What is the target INR for patients with:
VTE, VTE recurrence, and AF
VTE: 2.5
VTE recurrence: 3.5
AF: 2.5
Are ACEI safe in pregnant women?
No
Is Warfarin safe in pregnant women?
No, but can be used when breast feeding
What conditions / drugs may potentiate affects of Warfarin? 7 examples
Liver disease
Amiodarone, Ciprofloxacin, NSAIDs, Aspirin, Statins
Cranberry Juice
What is the mechanism of action of Fondaparinux?
Anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor
Activates anti-thrombin III