Pharmacology: nitrates & fibrinolytics(angina) Flashcards
1
Q
describe the action of nitrates
A
donate NO(nitric oxide)
2
Q
give an example of a long-acting nitrate
A
isosorbide mononitrate
3
Q
give an example of a short-acting nitrate
A
glyceryl trinitrate(GTN)
4
Q
give 2 side effects of nitrates
A
can build tolerance
postural hypotension
5
Q
describe the action of a fibrinolytic
A
dissolve formed clots, by converting plasminogen to plasmin
6
Q
give an example of a fibrinolytic
A
tissue plasminogen activator
7
Q
what other diseases are fibrinolytics sometimes used in other than angina
A
PE or MI
8
Q
give 3 side effects of fibrinolytics
A
cardiogenic shock
angina
cardiac arrest
