Anti-Anginal Meds Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Verapamil | CCB - also reduces myocardial contractility - treats arrythmias and Heart failure |
Diltiazem | CCB - also reduces myocardial contractility - peripheral edema most common side effect |
Nifedipine | (Procardia) CCB - treats spasms r/t prinzmetal' s angina. |
Amlodipine | (Norvasc) - CCB - treats HPN - side effects include hyptension, bradycardia, fatigue and syncope. |
Metroprolol | BB - may mask hypoglycemic tachycardia - |
Naldol | Non-selective BB - |
atenolol | BB - abript withdrawl could cause side effects like an MI. |
Propranolol | BB - |
Nitro-stat | Rapid acting Nitrate - administered 5mins apart x3 doses - lasts up to 60mins - onset 1-3mins. |
Transderm nitro, nitro-disc, nitro-dur | effects begin slowly within 30-60mins - lasts as long as patch is in place. |
Nitro-bid | Sustained release p.o. tablets - |
Isorbide mononitrate | Relief of stable angina |
Isorbide dinitrate | Relief of acute angina and exertional angina. |
Digoxin | Cardiac Glycoside (Inotropic) - alters force of cardiac contraction - Chronotropic effect = alters heart beat - Dromotropic effect = depresses SA node , delays impulse to AV node - Used to treat Atrial flutter, A-fib, and CHF. Digoxin has a positive inotr |
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