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Angina Pectoris
Drug Class
Question | Answer |
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Nitroglycerin ( Nitrostat) NitroMist, Nitro-Dur | Sublingual (Nitrostat, Nitromist) Transdermal ( Nitrol-Dur) Dilates (opens up) arteries in the heart, reducing angina Can cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting & weakness, clients who take ED should not take this meds |
Beta Blockers | carvedilol (Coreg) metoprolol (Lopresser) |
carvedilol (Coreg) metoprolol (Lopresser) | Oral, slows the heart rate, reducing O2 demand of the heart which reduces angina |
carvedilol (Coreg) metoprolol (Lopresser) | Can cause dizziness and fatigue Monitor BP and heart rate Carvedilol should be taken with food to help prevent orthostatic hypotension |
Calcium channel blockers | amlodipine (Norvasc) diltiazem (Cardizem) |
amlodipine (Norvasc) diltiazem (Cardizem) | Oral, Slows the heart rate, reducing O2 demand of the heart which reduces angina |
amlodipine (Norvasc) diltiazem (Cardizem) | Can cause swelling, flushing, headache, rapid heart rate, heart palpitations, and over growth of gum tissue around the teeth. Monitor BP heart rate and swelling |
Ranolazine (Ranexa) | Oral,Relaxes the heart muscle, reducing angina Used if Beta blockers are contraindicated or not tolerated well |