Vasoregulation Flashcards

1
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Name some vasoregulating drugs:

A

Nitroglycerin,
Alpha1 antagonist: prazosine, doxasozine
Hydralazin

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What’s the mechanism of nitroglycerin?

A

Ca2+ channel blockers

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3
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What’s the mechanism of hydralazin

A

PDE- inhibitors

RAA system blockers

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4
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Pharmacological effects of vasoregulators:

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  • Arterial vasodilation peripherial resistance, afterload decreases
  • Venodilation CVP decreases preload will decrease
  • Water excretion preload will decrease
  • Does not alter contractility BUT heart performance increases!! + decrease blood pressure.
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5
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Indications og vasoregulating drugs

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  • Heart failure
  • Hypertension
  • Proteinuria
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Side effects of vasoregulating drugs:

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  • Azotaemia
  • Hypotension tiredness, faintness
  • GI-disturbances: anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea
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