pharmacology Flashcards
what is the pharmacological treatment of angina?
aspirin, statins, beta-blockers, GTN spray, calcium channel blocker
what is the function of aspirin?
COX inhibitor - reduces prostaglandin synthesis including
thromboxane A2 resulting in reduced platelet aggregation
what is the function of statins?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors - reduces cholesterol produced by
liver
what are 2 examples of beta blockers?
bisoprolol and atenolol
what is the function of calcium channel blockers and give an example of one
primary arterodilators
verapamil
what is the treatment plan for unstable angina?
- GTN spray
- IV opioid
- anti-emetic
- oxygen
- antiplatelets
- 300mg aspirin
- P2Y12 inhibitor
- beta blockers
- statins
- ACE inhibitors
what is an example of a P2Y12 inhibitor?
clopidogrel
name 2 examples of ACE inhibitors
ramipril and lisinopril
what must a patient undergoing a STEMI be given immediately?
- 300mg chewable aspirin
- GTN
- morphine
what is the treatment of heart failure?
- loop diuretic
- thiazide diuretic
- aldosterone antagonist
- ACE inhibitor
- beta-blocker
name an example of a loop diuretic
furosemide
