Pulmonary Vasodilators Flashcards
1
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Pulmonary Vasodilators
A
-Dilate pulmonary blood vessels by bonding to hemoglobin and improving oxygen transfer
2
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Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO)
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- Used to treat persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns (PPHN)
- Used off-label for adult ARDS
- Used in conjunction with ventilatory support
- Short half life (5 seconds)
- Ordered in parts per million (i.e. 20ppm)
- Can be toxic – must monitor nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
3
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Epoprostenol
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(Flolan-injection/ Veletri-inhalation)
- Similar pulmonary vasodilator effects as iNO
- Cheaper
- NOT approved for newborns
