Pharmacology for Cardiology Flashcards
What conditions are b-blockers contraindicated for?
CHF, cardiogenic shock
What is the antihypertensive therapy of choice for DM?
ACE inhibitors/ ARBs
What is the mechanism of Ca channel blockers?
Blocks voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel in cardiac and smooth muscle; reduces muscle contractility
Amlodipine
Ca Channel blocker (dihydropyridine; mostly vascular smooth muscle)
Nimodipine
Ca Channel blocker (dihydropyridine)
Nifedipine
Ca channel blocker (dihydropyridine)
Mostly vascular smooth muscle
diltiazem
Ca channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)
Mostly heart
Verapamil
Ca channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)
Toxicities of Ca channel blockers
cardiac depression, AV block, peripheral edema, flushing, dizziness, hyperprolactinemia, constipation
What is the mechanism and use of hydralazine?
Muscle relaxation (incr cGMP) arterioles>veins
What is the first line therapy for hypertension in pregnancy?
Hydralazine
Nitroprusside
short acting antihypertensive
incr cGMP via NO release
Fenoldopam
for hypertensive emergency
dopamine D1 receptor agonist
What is the toxicity of nitroprusside?
Cyanide toxicity
Nitroglycerin
Vasodilate by incr NO
veins»arteries
How does nitroglycerin act on cardiac load?
Decr preload
Isosorbide dinitrate
Vasodilate by incr NO
veins»arteries
What b blockers are contraindicated in angina?
Pindolol, acebutolol
partial b agonists
What is the goal of antianginal therapy? What two drugs work syngergistically to do this?
Decr O2 consumption
Nitrate and b block
What are the toxicities of statins?
hepatotoxicity rhabdomyolysis
What step is inhibited by statins?
HMG-CoA to mevalonate
What is the mechansim of Niacin?
inhibits lipoylsis in adipose tissue
reduces hepatic VLDL synthesis
What are the side effects of niacin?
red, flush face
hyperglycemia
hyeruricemia
Cholestyramine
Bile acid resin
Colestipol
bile acid resin