Rx Files CCBs Flashcards
Primary uses of CCBs
angina
select arrhythmias
HTN
What are the types of Ca channels?
L, T, N, P
How are CCBs eliminated?
hepatically metabolized
nifedipine brand
Adalat
Adalat CC
Procardia
Procardia XL
Nifedipine chemical class
dihydropyridines
Nifedipine adverse effects
- flushing/ rash
- peripheral edema
- dizziness
- gingival hyperplasia
Nifedipine onset of action
PO 20 minutes
SL 1-5 minutes
Nifedipine dosage
IR: 10 mg PO TID
SR: 30 - 90 mg PO daily
Adalat CC should be taken on (full/empty) stomach.
empty
Counselling point on nifedipine SR formulations
SR tablet cores may appear in stool
Diltiazem brand
Cardizem CD Cardizem Dilacor Dilacor XR Tiamate Tiazac
Diltiazem prolongs (AV/SA) conduction.
AV
Diltiazem chemical class
benzothiazepine
Diltiazem dosage forms
IV
PO
What is diltiazem IV most commonly used to treat?
atrial fibrilation
Diltiazem adverse effects
- bradycardia
- AV block
- peripheral edema
- flushing