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36 Cards in this Set
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Zofenopril
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-pril
RamiPRIL ACE-inhibitor; prevents AgI-->AgII AE: Dry cough, angioedema, low BP |
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Valsartan
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-sartan: CandeSARTAN, LoSARTAN
ACE-inhibitor Alternative Ag II Receptor Antagonist; decreases symp output to induce vasodilation, natriuresis AE: No cough, angioedema, DO NOT USE IN PREGNANCY |
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Furosemide
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-emide, -anide: Bumetanide, Torsemide
Loop Diuretic, more potent than thiazides, SHORTER acting Potential for hypokalemia |
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Metolazone
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Thiazide; such as HCTZ
Sustained action, vascular dilation after long term use |
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Spironolactone
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Aldosterone Antagonist; such as Eplerenone
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC Antognizes aldosterone receptor in MYOCARDIUM, arterial walls, kidneys |
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Amrinone
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-rinone; Milrinone
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Positive inotropic effect, vasodilator |
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Gemfibrozil
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-fibr-; fibrate
fenoFIBRate, fenoFIBRIC acid Decreases TG by up-regulating lipoprotein lipase; don't use w/statin |
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Colestipol
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Cole-: Bile Acid Resin
Prevents intestinal absorption of bile acids (req'd for cholesterol synthesis)--dec'd LDL AE: Diarrhea No effect on hepatic cholesterol |
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Ezetimibe
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Inhibits intest absorption of cholesterol to lower LDL
AE: Diarrhea No effect on hepatic cholesterol |
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Niacin
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Inhibits lipolysis in adipose tissue, reduces hepatic VLDL
AE: Flushing |
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Quinidine
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Class IA Antiarrhythmic: Na+ blocker; Inc AP Pd, Inc Ref Pd
Use for atrial/ventricular arrhythmias Disopyramide Quinidine--torsades, cinchonism (ringing, blurred vision, delirium) Procainamide--lupus (reversible) |
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Tocainide
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Class IB Antiarrhythmic: Na+ blocker, Dec AP Pd
Acute ventricular arrhythmias, esp post-MI, digoxin-induced Lidocaine Tocainide Mexiletine PHENYTOIN ALL HAVE CNS EFFECTS |
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Propafenone
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Class IC Antiarrhythmic: Na+ blocker, no effect on AP pd
Vtachs that progress to vfib: LAST RESORT Felacainide Propafenone CAREFUL THESE ARE PROARRHYTHMICS, no use in prior heart dz |
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Atenolol
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Selective beta-1 block in heart/vasc SM
IMPOTENCE, brady Don't stop abruptly |
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Which beta-blockers decrease mortality in heart failure?
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BMC
Bisoprolol Metoprolol Succinate Carvedilol |
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Propranolol
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Non-selective beta-blocker: blocks b-1, b-2
Dizziness, sleep disturbances Inc'd airward resistance, don't use in asthmatics |
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Which beta-blockers also vasodilate?
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Carvedilol
Lobetalol Both block alpha-1 in addition to beta-1/2 |
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Bretylisum
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SIBA
Class III AntiArrhythmic: K+ block Sotalol- torsades; beta-blocking activity Ibutylide- torsades Bretylium- new arrhythm Amiodarone-least torsades, Pulm, Hep, Thyroid fx; class I-IV activity |
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Nifedipine
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-dipine: DH Ca2+ blocker
Binds and blocks L-type Ca2+ at vascular smooth muscle; vasodilation AE: Peripheral edema |
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Verapamil
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NON-DH Ca2+ blocker
Diltiazem--weaker inotropic effect Blocks L-type Ca2+ at vasc SM AND at SA/AV node AE: Peripheral Edema, AV block, brady, CHF |
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Adenosine
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Slow AV node conduction, inhibits re-entry
Use to dx SVT Short acting, low tox |
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Magnesium
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Tx Torsades, digoxin-toxicity
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Digoxin
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Cardiac Glycoside
Inhibits Na/K ATPase, causes VAGAL stimulation Use: CHF (inc'd contractility), AFib (dec conduction at AV/SA) Toxicity if hypokalemic |
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Isosorbide Dinitrate
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Nitrate:
NTG, Isosorbide MN Release NO, inc cGMP-->VEIN DILATION, muscle relax; reduces PRELOAD Flushing Contraind w/PDE-5 |
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Hydralazine
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Peripheral ARTERIOLAR dilation via inc'd cGMP, reduces AFTERLOAD
Reserve for severe HTN, CHF AE: Reflex Tach, Lupus Contraind'd in angina, CAD |
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Ranolazine
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Unk Mech
Chronic angina Prolonged AT-->Torsades |
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ASA
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Inhibits COX1/2
Analgesia, Anti-platelet (MI/TIA/Thrombotic prophylaxis) AE: Ulcers, bleeds, ringing in ears |
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Clopiodgrel
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Thienopyridine
Prasugrel Acute coronary syndrome, cath lab, thrombo prophylaxis Block ADP receptors to prevent GIIb/IIIa expression; thus inhibit platelet aggregation AE: Bleeds |
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Ticlopidine
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Thienopyridine
Inhibits platelet agg by blocking ADP receptors (prevents GIIb/IIIa expression) Acute coronary syndrome, cath lab, thrombo prophylaxis AE: Neutropenia |
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Heparin
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Activates ANTITHROMBIN
Requires Factor III ACS (NSTEMI), Afib, DVT/PE, CABG, CathLab Monitored by PT rapid anticoag Okay in pregnancy |
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Warfarin
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Interferes with synthesis of Vit K--II, VII, IX, X
Monitor by PTT PO 2-3 days to work, not okay in pregnancy Treat tox w/vit K and plasma |
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Tirofiban
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GPIIb/IIIa Antagonist (prevents fibrinogen binding)
ACS, MI, Cathlab FIBan: bleed, brady, dizzy (no to ASA allergy) MAB: hypotn FIBat: hypotn, bleed |
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Lepirudin
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Direct Thrombin Inhibitor: -irubin
Binds and inhibits thrombin Use for HIT, Thromboembolism, DVT, CathLab; NO ANTIDOE (heparin has protaline) |
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Argatroban
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Direct Thrombin inhibitor
Along with Dabigatran Binds and inhibits thrombin Use for HIT, Thromboembolism, DVT, CathLab; NO ANTIDOE (heparin has protaline) |
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Ardeparin
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Low molecular weight heparin
Inhibits thrombin, XA DVT, CathLab, N/STEMI |
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Epoxide Reductase is affiliated with _______.
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Vitamin K; inhibited by warfarin
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