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Digoxin
Indications: cardiac glycoside; antiarrythmic
MOA: Na-ATPase inhibitor; (+) inotrope
Toxicity: EKG disturbances; caution with diuretics can cause hypokalemia; SI; anorexia, N/V, blurred vision, chromatopsia, sz, gynecomastia
Dobutamine
Indications: cardiogenic shock, failure, stress test
MOA: B1 agonist, selective; (+) inotrope
Toxicity: not shown to improve survival
Inamirone
Indications: CHF
MOA: phosphodiesterase inhibitor; (+) inotrope
Toxicity: ↑[cAMP], ↑Ca2+ influx, significant vasodilating effect, acute: ↑CO; long term: ↓survival
Milrinone
Indications: CHF
MOA: phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Toxicity: ↑[cAMP], ↑Ca2+ influx, significant vasodilating effect, acute: ↑CO; long term: ↓survival
Enalapril
Indications: HTN, CHF
MOA: ACE inhibitor
Toxicity: hyperkalemia, RF, cough, teratogenic, angioedema, loss of taste,rash, neutropenia
Valsartan
Indications: HTN, CHF
MOA: angiotensin inhibitor
Toxicity: cough, RF, hypotension, hyperkalemia, rash, teratogenic
Losartan
Indications: HTN, CHF
MOA: angiotensin inhibitor
Toxicity: cough, RF, hypotension, hyperkalemia, rash, teratogenic
Hydralazine
Indications: HTN
MOA: nitrate
Toxicity: HA, tachycardia, angina, palpitations, NVD, rash, lupus erythematosus, dizziness, fluid retention, hypertrichosis (minoxidil); inhibited by NSAIDs
Isosorbide dinitrate
Indications: HTN
MOA: nitrate, stim cGMP
Toxicity: HA, dizziness, hypotension-orthostatic; mononitrate metabolite is very active
Amlodipine
Indications: HTN, CAD
MOA: CA2+ blocker
Toxicity: peripheral edema, HA, fatigue, dizziness, fatigue; caution w/black pts, asthamtics; gingival hyperplasia; inhibited by cimetidine
Minoxidil
Indications: HTN-severe
MOA: nitrate-directly dilates peripheral vessels
Toxicity: tolerance req a nitrate free period daily
NTG
Indications: HTN, CHF, angina (acute), prophylaxis
MOA: nitrate, stim cGMP, b-type
Toxicity: HA; nitrate tolerance
Nesiritide
Indications: acute failure
MOA: natriuretic peptide
Toxicity: very short T1/2, hypotension; made w/ recombinant e. coli
Spironolactone
Indications: edema, HTN (hyperaldosteronism), diuretic induced hypokalemia, CHF
MOA: aldosterone antagonist; K-sparing diuretic; inhibits distal convoluted tubule aldosterone mediated Na+ reabsorption
Toxicity: hyperkalemia, hypercholoremic metabolic acidosis, gynecomastia, impotence
Amiloride
Indications: HTN, CHF, Li-induced polyuria
MOA: K-sparing diuretic; inhibits distal convoluted tubule aldosterone mediated Na+ reabsorption
Toxicity: hyperkalemia, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Triamterene
Indications: peripheral edema
MOA: K-sparing; inhibit distal convoluting tubule aldosterone-induced Na+ reabsorption
Toxicity: hyperkalemia, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, nephrolithiasis w/ indo→ARF
Lasix
Indications: edema, acute plum edema, HTN, hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia, ARF, anion OD
MOA: inhibits LoH & PCT/DCT Na/Cl reabsorption; inhibit Na/K/Cl cotransport in ascend LoH
Toxicity: hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, ototoxicity, hyperuricemia, hypomagnesemia, allregic sulfonamide rxn, rash, eosinophilia, interstitial nephritis; with oat-cell carcinoma: severe dehydration, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia
Indapamide
Indications: HTN, CHF-edema, diabetes insipidus, kidney stones
MOA: thiazide; inhibits distal convoluted tubule Na/Cl reabsorption; enhances Ca2+ reabsorption; inhibited by NSAIDs
Toxicity: hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, rash, N/V, abd px
HCTZ
Indications: HTN, CHF-edema, diabetes insipidus, kidney stones
MOA: thiazide (II); inhibits distal convoluted tubule Na/Cl reabsorption; enhances Ca2+ reabsorption; inhibited by NSAIDs
Toxicity: photosensitivity, hypokalemia, hypocholremia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia
Mannitol
Indications: Htn, edema, CHI
MOA: osmotic diuretic; elevates glomerular filtrate osmolarity
Toxicity: HA, N/V, polyuria, rash
Acetazolamide
Indications: glaucoma, altitude sickness, CHF, edema, epilepsy urinary alkanization
MOA: blocks bicarb reabsorption resulting in bicarb diuresis
Toxicity: kidney stones, renal K+ wasting, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Fenoldopam
Indications: HTN
MOA: D1, a2 agonist
Toxicity: HA, flushing, hypotension N/V/D, tachycardia, anxiety
Atenolol
Indications: HTN, angina, post-MI
MOA: selective beta1 blocker
Toxicity: CI in asthma; bradycardia, lethargy, N/D
Carvedilol
Indications: CHF, HTN, post-MI
MOA: a1/2, B1/2 blocker; has antioxidant effects
Toxicity: CI in asthma
Esmolol
Indications:HTN, tachycardia, a-fib
MOA: B1 antagonist, class II
Toxicity: CI in asthma; hypotension, N/D, somnolence; prolongs phase 4, may aggravate CHF
Metoprolol
Indications: post-MI, HTN, migraine
MOA: B1 blocker, selective
Toxicity: CI w/ asthma
Propanolol
Indications: post-MI, HTN, migraine prophylaxis, angina, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, stage fright, CHF
MOA: non-selective B1 antagonist
Toxicity: CI w/ asthma/COPD
Sotalol
Indications: ventricular arrhythmias
MOA: prolongs 3rd phase of action potential; B1 B2 blockade
Toxicity: dry mouth, sedation, sexual dysfunction
Clonidine
Indications: HTN, CA px adjunct, hot flashes pre-anesthetic
MOA: a2 agonist
Toxicity: dry mouth, dizziness, N/V
Prazosin
Indications: HTN, BPH
MOA: a1 blocker
Toxicity: dizziness, decrease ejaculation
Captopril
Indications: HTN, CHF, MI
MOA: ACE inhibitors
Toxicity: black box-pregnancy
Lovastatin
Indications: hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, ↑ triglycerides, CAD, cardiac event prevention
MOA: HMG-CoA Reductase
Toxicity: hepatotoxicity, caution with grapefruit, teratogenic, nursing
Simvastatin
Indications: hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, ↑ triglycerides, CAD, cardiac event prevention
MOA: HMG-CoA Reductase
Toxicity: hepatotoxicity, caution with grapefruit, teratogenic, nursing
Ezetimibe
Indications: hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia
MOA: inibits the absorption of cholesterol across the brush border
Toxicity: URI, diarrhea, myalgia
Gemfibrozil
Indications: ↑triglycerides, mixed dyslipidemia, increased LPL activity
MOA: inhibits peripheral lipolysis; dec free fatty acid extraction; useful in type III hyperlipidemia
Toxicity:
Cholestyramine
Indications: hyperlipidemia
MOA: bile acid resin; useful in type IIA and type IIB hyperlipidemia
Toxicity: GI upset/black, tarry stools
Niacin
Indications: hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, ↑triglycerides, CAD, cardiac event prevention, blocks lipolysis, reduces LDL/vLDL synthesis
MOA: vitamin; useful in type IIB and IV hyperlipidemia
Toxicity: flushing, pruritus, hypotension, N/V/D
Quinidine
Indications: A-fib SVT/VT
MOA: class IA; stabilizes membranes, depression action potential phase 0; non-life threatening arrhythmias prototype, slows phase 0 and phase 3 -> lengthen AP, state dependent
Toxicity: SA or AV block, arrhythmogenic
Procainamide
Indications: ventricular/supra arrhythmias
MOA: stabilizes membranes, depression action potential phase 0
Toxicity: proarrhythmia
Lidocaine
Indications: ventricular arrhythmias, status, local anesthesia
MOA: Class IB; depresses AP phase 0; shortens phase 3
Toxicity: arrhythmogenic, some CNS
Flecanide
Indications: ventricular arrhythmia prevention; refractory a-fib
MOA: Class IC-depresses action potential phase 0
Toxicity: major phase 0 slowing, arrthymogenic, may aggravate CHF
Amiodarone
Indications: A-fib, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, supraventricular arrhythmias
MOA: Class III; prolongs phase 3 action potential
Toxicity: thyroid dysfxn, pulmonary fibrosis, tissue discoloration, constipation, liver toxicity toxicity: bradycardia, heart block, HF
Diltiazem
Indications: A-fib, angina
MOA: Class IV; Ca2+ channel blocker
Toxicity: negative inotrope- may aggrevate CHF, hypotension, constipation
Verapamil
Indications: Angina, HTN, a-fib, migraine prophylaxis
MOA: Class IV; Ca2+ channel blocker
Toxicity: negative inotropic- may aggravate CHF, hypotension, constipation
Adenosine
Indications: PSVT, narrow complex tachycardia, wide complex tachycardia
MOA: Class V; slows AV node conduction; ↑K+ conductance and inhib cAMP-induced Ca2+ influx, directly inhib AV conduction
Toxicity: flushing, SOB, chest burning, hypotension, HA, N
Mag Sulfate
Indications: SZ-preeclampsia, TdP, tocolysis, ventricular arrhythmias
MOA: mech unk
Toxicity: depressed reflexes, hypotension, flushing
B-Blockers Toxicity
-Bronchoconstriction
-Impaired glycogenolysis
-bradycardia
-Depression
-Fatigue
-Nightmares
-inhibited by NSAIDs
a2-Agonist Toxicity
-Rebound HTN
-Dry mouth
-Fatigue/sedation
-Inhibited by TCAs
-Sedation exacerbated by CNS depressants
Methyldopa
Centrally acting a2-agonist
Toxicity: Anemia, hep, lupus
Notes: safe in pregnancy
ACE Inhibitor Toxicity
-RF
-Cough
-Hyperkalemia
-Angioedema
-Loss of taste
-Neutropenia
-Rash
-Teratogenic
-Can elevate [lithium]; use with caution
-Inhbited by NSAIDs
ARB Toxicity
-Hyperkalemia
-RF
-Teratogenic
-p450 effects: metabolism inhibited by cimetidine (tagamet), augumented by barbs
Consequences of damaged endothelium
-Loss of NO production results in decreased dilatory response
-Proliferation/migration of SMCs
-Production of matrix by SMCs
Final stage of lesion formation...
-Necrosis
-Calcification
Final event of lesion
-Rupture
-Thrombosis
VariantAngina
-aka Pinzmetal's angina
-Due to coronary vasospasm
-Atherosclerosis usually present
-Associated with MI/sudden death
Angina Pectoris TX
-NTG/nitrates
-Ca2+ channel blockers
-Beta blockers
Beta-Blockers
-Decrease O2 demand
-Negative inotrope
-Negative chronotrope
-Increases coronary perfusion time
-Reduced BP
-Not for use in variant angina
Ca2+ Channel Blockers
-Class 4 antiarrhythmics
-Block L-type channels and slow phase 4 depolarization
-Binds to open, depolarized channels
-Toxicity: negative inotropic, hypotension, arrhythmias, constipation, edema
CHF
-Reduced CO
-Often due to: ischemic heart dz, HTN, valvular dysfxn, arrhythmia, viral/congenital cardiomyopathy
Left heart failure
-Increased pulmonary pressure
-Pulmonary edema
-Pulmonary congestion
-Hypoxemia
-Dyspnea (exertional, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal)
Right Heart failure
-Ankle edema
-dependent edema
-Can precipitate left heart failure
Compensation vs decompensation
-Reduction in perfusion increases sympathetic tone
-Eventually this fails and decompensation occurs
Reduction of Preload via...
Diuretic
Venodilator
Reduction of afterload via...
Arteriodilator
Increase in contractility via...
Inotropics
Reduce energy expenditures (dec HR) via...
B-blockers
Conditions promoting the development of edema...
-Increased arterial or venous pressure
-Decreased osmotic gradient, Na/H2O retention
-Inadequate lymphatic drainage