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Example nitrates |
GTN - glycerol trinitrate |
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Side effects nitrates |
Postural hypotension Dizziness Headache Reflex tachycardia |
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How do nitrates work |
Increase NO - venous dilation (May be some coronary dilation) |
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If get reflex tachycardia with nitrates what drug could counteract this |
Beta blocker eg bisoprolol |
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Side effects of beta blockers |
Tired Bronchoconstriction Bradycardia |
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Name 2 cardiac sensitive calcium channel blockers |
Verapamil and diltiazem |
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What drug blocks the pacemaker current |
Ivabradine |
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What’s trimetazidine |
Rebalances energy metabolism in the cell (use more glucose in heart) |
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How to treat unstable angina |
Stable plus antiplatelet eg aspirin or clopidogrel |
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Name 3 clot busting drugs |
Streptokinase Alteplase Tenecteplase |
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Long term treatment MI |
Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors |
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How does digoxin work |
Inhibits na+/k+ atp Mean more na/ca exchange More ca therefore stronger contraction |
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What’s digoxin used for |
Heart failure |
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Treatment of dysrythmias that works as a K+ channel blocker |
Amiodarone |
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How to treat stable angina |
Nitrates Beta blockers/ calcium channel blockers |
