Quickie Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Thrombolytics
A
“Ase” drugs
Dissolve clots
Major complication: bleeding
Dabigatran antidote: idarucizumab
2
Q
Beta blockers
A
“Lol”
Vasodilation everywhere
Decrease BP, pulse and contractility of heart.
they block catecholamines- epi and norepinephrine
3
Q
Calcium channel blockers
A
Prevent angina
Nifedipine, verapamil, amlodipine, diltiazem
Cause vasodilation of coronary arteries