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In treating primary pulmonary hypertension what class of drugs do you use?
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Calcium channel blockers
Vasodialating prostaglandins Endothelial receptor antagonists Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors |
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What type of calcium channel blockers are there for PPH and what are the doses?
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Dihydropyridines(Nifedepine)
30-240mg per day Benzothiazepines(Diltaziem) 120-900mg per day |
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Name some vasodialating prostaglandins
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Epoprostenol(Flolan)
short 1/2 life Treprostinil(Remodulin) longer 1/2 life, both given by continous infusion |
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What effects do phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors promote?
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1.improve cardiac function
2.decrease pulmonary vascular resistance 3. decrease pulmonary artery pressure |
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Components of Expert Panel Report II on Asthma
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1. assessment and monitoring
2. control contributing factors 3. pharmacologic therapy 4. education |
