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Procardia
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Nifedipine caps: 10, 20 mg (Beers)
Procardia XL: 30, 60, 90 mg Adalat CC (core-coated) MOA: dihydropyridine CCB- potent peripheral vasodilator Potential for pedal edema, dizziness, gingival hyperplasia Grapefruit juice interaction: CYP 450 3A4 inhibitors can cause dizziness or exaggerated response to the calcium channel blocker |
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Norvasc
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Dihydropyridine CCB- amlodipine
Long acting: 2.5, 5, 10 mg QD |
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Plendil
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Dihydropyridine CCB- felodipine
Long acting delayed release: 2.5, 5, 10 mg QD |
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Dynacirc CR
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Dihydropyridine CCB- isradipine
5 and 10 mg (Max 20mg/Day) |
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Sular
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Dihydropyridine CCB- Nisoldipine
8.5, 17, 25.5, 34 mg (Max 34 mg QD) |
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Cardene
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Dihydropyridine CCB- Nicardipine
SR Caps: 30, 45, 60 mg BID IR caps: 20, 30 mg |
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Caduet
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Amlodipine/ Atorvastatin
2.5/10, 20, 40 5/ 10, 20, 40 10/ 10, 20, 40, 80 |
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Lotrel
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Amlodipine/ Benazepril
2.5/ 10 5/ 10, 20 10/ 20, 40 |
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Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac, Cartia XT, Diltia XT
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Non-dihydropyridines CCB- Diltiazem
Tabs: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg Caps C. D.: 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg (C.D. = 24 hrs) Cardizem LA tabs: 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg |
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Calan, Isoptin, Verelan
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Non-dihydropyridines CCB- Verapamil
regular tabs: 40, 80, 120 mg SR tabs: 120, 180, 240 mg (SR tabs can be broke in half) ADR: Constipation (NOT due to anticholinergic mechanism) |
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Covera-HS
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Controlled Onset Verapamil
180, 240 mg taken at bedtime targets early morning blood pressure surges Similar to Verelan PM 100, 200, 300 mg caps HS |
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Antihypertensives for pregnancy
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Methyldopa or Hydralazine
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ACE Inhibitors in General
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NOT for pregnant patients
Inhibits formation of Angiotensin II and reduces aldosterone Cough due to lack of break down of bradykinin Caution: Angioedema, swelling of vessels, apparent around the mouth, tongue, and nasal folds |
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Capoten
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Captopril
ACEI with shortest duration of action Tab: 12.5, 25, 50, 100 mg (BID-TID) |
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Capozide
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Captopril with HCTZ
25-15, 50-15, 25-25, 50-25 |
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Vasotec
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Enalapril
tabs: 2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg |
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Vaseretic
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Enalapril with HCTZ
5-12.5 mg, 10-25 mg |
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Altace
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Ramipril
CAPSULES: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 Capsules CAN be opened and taken with apple sauce |
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Monopril
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Fosinopril
10, 20, 40 mg Eliminated 50% in urine and feces Advantage for renally impaired patients |
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Monopril HCT
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Fosinopril with HCTZ
10-12.5, 20-12.5 |
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Prinvil or Zestril
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Lisinopril
5, 10, 20, 40 mg |
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Prinzide or Zestoretic
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Lisinopril with HCTZ
10-12.5, 20-12.5, 20-25 |
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Lotensin
Lotensin HCT |
Benazepril
5, 10, 20, 40 mg Benazepril with HCTZ 5-6.25, 10-12.5, 20-12.5, 20-25 |
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Accupril
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Quinapril
5, 10, 20, 40 |
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Accuretic
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Quinapril with HCTZ
10-12.5, 20-12.5, 20-25 mg |
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Aceon
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Perindopril
2, 4, 8 mg Aceon and Mavik are most potent ACEI per mg |
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Mavik
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Trandolapril
1, 2, 4 Aceon and Mavik are most potent ACEI per mg |
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Tarka
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Trandolapril with Verapamil
1-240, 2-180, 2-240, 4-240 |
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Univasc
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Moexipril
7.5, 15 mg |
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Uniretic
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Moexipril with HCTZ
7.5-12.5, 15-12.5, 15-25 |
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Cozaar
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Losartan
tabs: 25, 50, 100 (QD-BID) |
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Hyzaar
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Losartan with HCTZ
50-12.5, 100-12.5, 100-25 |
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Diovan
Diovan HCT |
Valsartan
40, 80, 160, 320 Valsartan with HCTZ 80-12.5, 160-12.5, 160-25 |
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Exforge
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Amlodipine and Valsartan
5-160, 10-160, 5-320, 10-320 |
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Avapro
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Irbesartan
Tabs: 75, 150, 300 mg Think big dose, AVAlanche is big |
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Avalide
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Irbesartan with HCTZ
150-12.5, 300-12.5, 300-25 |
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Atacand
Atacand HCT |
Candesartan
4, 8, 16, 32 Candesartan with HCTZ 16-12.5, 32-12.5 Think of smal CANDy bar= small dose. Don't confuse with Avapro |
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Benicar
Benicar HCT |
olmesartan
tabs: 5, 20 , 40 olmesartan with HCTZ 20-12.5, 40-12.5, 40-25 |
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Azor
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Amlodipine with Olmesartan
5-20, 5-40, 10-20, 10-40 |
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Tribenzor
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Olmesartan, Amlodipine, and HCTZ
For uncontrolled HTN |
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Teveten
Teveten HCT |
Eprosartan
400, 600 mg Eprosartan with HCTZ 600-12.5, 600-25 |
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Micardis
Micardis HCT |
Telmisartan
20, 40, 80 Telmisartan with HCTZ 40-12.5, 80-12.5, 80-25 |
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Tekturna
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Aliskeran
150, 300 mg (QD) Direct renin inhibitor Also Tekturna HCT |
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Catapres
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Clonidine
Tabs: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg (Usually BID, could be TID) Max dose: 2.4 mg/ day Patches: Catapres TTS- 1, 2, 3 TTS 1= 0.1 mg/ day TTS 2= 0.2 mg/ day TTS 3= 0.3 mg/ day For the entire week that the patch is on the skin Use only 7 days, rotate sites USE: HTN, Neuropathic pain, ADHD, smoking and drug withdrawal MOA: alpha 2 agonist (decrease NE)- autoreceptor agonist Abrupt D/C predisposes to serious rebound hypertension ADR: Dry mouth, constipation |
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Tenex
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Guanfacine
1-2 mg PO QD Long acting tablets Similar to clonidine: alpha 2 agonist |
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Hytrin
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Terazosin
Long acting alpha 1 antagonist 1, 2, 5, 10 mg Not for HTN alone. Good for elderly men who have HTN and troubles emptying their urinary bladder Caution: NO adrenergic agonists- Sudafed Caution: avoid anticholinergics Cation: first dose syncope |
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Cardura
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Doxazosin
1, 2, 4, 8 mg Not for HTN alone. Good for elderly men who have HTN and troubles emptying their urinary bladder Caution: NO adrenergic agonists- Sudafed Caution: avoid anticholinergics Cation: first dose syncope |
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Minipress
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Prazosin
alpha 1 antagonist like Hytrin and Cardura BID or TID |
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Apresoline
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Hydralazine
10, 25, 50, 100 mg Arteriolar vasodilator Drug induced SLE symptoms at high doses; reversible upon discontinuation don't confuse with Hydroxyzine |
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Lopid
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Gemfibrozil
600mg (30 min prior to food, BID) Caution: statin + fibric acids= rhabdomyalgia Contraindications: biliary cirrhosis, breast- feeding, dialysis, gallbladder disease, renal failure, renal impairment |
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Tricor, Antara, Lofibra
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Fenofibrate
Tricor: 48, 145 mg Antara: 43, 130 mg Lofibra 54, 67, 134, 160, 200 mg Caution: risk of increased serum creatinine levels, gall bladder problems, liver problems Less potential for interactions with statins |
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Trilipix
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Fenofibric acid
Delayed release capsules: 45, 135 mg (QD) 135 mg equivalent to 200 mg fenofibrate |
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Questran
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Cholestyramine 4 g resin/ dose (total weight 9 g)
Caution: Constipation: Mix well with glass of water, use 2nd glass to follow. If not enough fluid is taken with this, the constipation and cramps are serious Drug then wait 2 hrs to take Questran Questran then wait 4-6 hrs to take drug |
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Welchol
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Colestyramine
625 mg tab PO ( 6 tab PO QD or 3 tabs BID) Bile acid sequestrant Can be used in Type 2 DM as adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control |
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Lipitor
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Atorvastatin
10, 20, 40, 80 |
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Pravachol
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Pravastatin
10, 20, 40, 80 |
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Zocor
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Simvastatin
5, 10, 20, 40, 80 |
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Lescol and Lescol XL
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Fluvastatin
20, 40 Fluvastatin XL 80mg |
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Crestor
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Rosuvastatin
5, 10, 20, 40 |
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Mevacor
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Lovastatin
20, 40 |
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Livalo
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Pitavastatin
1, 2, 4 mg |
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HMG CoA Reductase Inibitors in General
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Caution: muscle pain, potential for rhabdomyalgia
Interactions: Grapefruit juice, other CYP 3A inhibitors Pravachol- does not go through CYP 450 system- most water soluble and least likely to cause muscle breakdown Peter, Rose, And Sam like pringles with flavor Pitavastatin (Livalo) 1 mg Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 5 mg Atorvastatin (Lipitor)- 10 mg Simvastatin (Zocor)- 20 mg Lovastatin (Mevacor)- 40 mg Pravastatin (Pravachol)- 40 mg Fluvistatin (Lescol)- 80 mg |
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Niaspan Extended release tablets
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Niacin 500, 750, 1000 mg
Take HS after low fat snack (Apple Sauce) Caution: monitor liver enzymes, myopathy, GI upset, rash |
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Simcor
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Niacin extended release tablets with Simvastatin
500/20, 750/20, 1000/20, 500/40, 1000/40 Potential for flushing (take ASA 30 min prior to Simcor, take at HS with low-fat snack) |
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Advicor
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Lovastatin/ Niacin
20/ 500, 750, 1000 40/ 1000 |
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Altoprev
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Extended release Lovastatin
20, 40, 60 mg (HS) |
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Zetia
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Ezetimibe
10mg QD Inhibits absorption of cholesterol |
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Vytorin
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Ezetimibe and Simvastatin
10/10, 10/20, 10/40, 10/80 |
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Describe Vaughan Williams System
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1= Na+ channel blockers
2= Beta Blockers 3= Amiodarone and Sotolol 4= CCB (Verapamil, Digoxin) |
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Cordarone
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Amiodarone
100, 200, 400 mg (QD) Has characteristics of all 4 Vaughan Williams System Classes Half life= 50 days Common thyroid problems Interaction with Digoxin and Warfarin Potential fatal toxicity hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or interstiial alveolar pneumonitis, optic neuropathy, and/or neuritis ADR: Smurf Syndrome- slight gray-blue tint to the skin |
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Betapace
Betapace AF |
Sotalol
Non-selective beta blocker with class 2 and 3 activity 80, 120, 160, 240 Class III effects at doses >160 Betapace AF- has indication for A-flutter and A-fib (80, 120, 160) |
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Tambocor
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Flecainide
Tabs: 50, 100, 150 mg (BID- Q12) MOA: blocks Na Channels (Potent Class 1C) *must be Q12 |
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Rythmol
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Propafenone
150, 225, 300 mg (Q8) Rythmol SR caps ER: 225, 325, 425 mg (Q12) Class 1C anti-arrhythmic (blocks Na channels) |
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Quinidine
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tabs (IR): 200, 300 mg
Quinidex ER: 300 mg (sulfate) Quinaglute: 324 mg (Gluconate) Class 1A antiarrhythmic (rarely used) Depresses myocardial excitability, conduction velocity |
