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MOA of sildenafil (Viagra)
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Inhibits phosphodiesterase-5, enhancing effects of nitric oxide-activated increases in cGMP
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Drugs used in the management of angina
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Aspirin, Nitrates, CCB, and Beta blockers
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Aspirin reduces mortality in unstable angina by
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Platelet aggregation inhibition
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MOA of nitrates
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Relax vascular smooth muscle, at low doses dilate veins and at high doses dilate arterioles
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Nitrate used for acute anginal attacks
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Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets
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Nitrate used to prevent further attacks
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Oral and transdermal forms of nitroglycerin
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Nitrate free intervals are needed due to
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Tolerance
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SE of nitrates
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Postural hypotension, reflex tachycardia, hot flashes, and throbbing headache due to meningeal artery dilation
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CCB are DOC for
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Prinzmetal's angina
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Beta blockers are used for which type of anginal attack
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Classic
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