Vasodilators (HF) Flashcards
1
Q
example of drug
A
hydralazine ISDN combination
2
Q
What does hydralazine do?
A
arterial vasodilation
3
Q
What does ISDN stand for?
A
isosorbide dinitrate
4
Q
What does ISDN do?
A
venous dilation
5
Q
When is it used alternative first line?
A
intolerant to ACEIs or ARBs
6
Q
adverse effects
A
tolerance reflex neurohormonal activation (vasoconstriction, myocardial stimulation) hypertension headache dizziness GIT disturbances