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Vasodilators. Give 2 points.
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Decrease afterload
Improve peripheral perfusion |
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Angiotensin converting enzyme Inhibitors. When do you not use it?
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Reduction of vasoconstrictor drive
decreases afterload & preload Decrease in aldosterone release decreases further fluid accumulation (secondary to hypertension) DO NOT USE WHEN >dehydrated,acute renal failure, pregnancy |
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Benazepril Enalapril Ramipril
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Indicated in chronic renal failure , improves renal blood flow.
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Nitroglycerin
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topical preparations (cream, ointment, sublingual tablet, oral spray)
often used where hairless and cannot lick off = inner pinna vasodilators to reduce preload. |
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Nitroprusside
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Injectable
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Pimobendan
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Inhibits phosphodiesterase 3 and 5
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Prazosin
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alpha 1 selective antagonist
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