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Pharmacology
01/07/2012
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Inamrinone

 

 Definition

Inhibit cAMP so more Ca available. 

 
Term
Milrinone
 Definition
Inhibit cAMP so more Ca available.
Term
Captopril
 Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Enalopril
 Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Fosinopril
 Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Quinapril
 Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Losartan
 Definition
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Term
Valsartan
 Definition
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Term
Candesartan
 Definition
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Term
Hydralazine
 Definition

Direct Vasodilator

(Afterload)
Term
Nitroprusside
 Definition

Direct Vasodilator

(Preload & Afterload)
Term
Isosorbide Dinitrate
 Definition

Direct Vasodilator

(Preload)
Term
Nesiritide
 Definition

Direct Vasodilator

(↑ cGMP) & a diuretic
Term
Effects of Digitalis
 Definition
  • ↑ CO (immediate)
  • Na & Water excretion (eventual)
  • reversal of reflex tachicardia
Term
Nitroglycerin
 Definition

Direct Vasodilator

(Preload)
Term
Systolic CHF
 Definition
the heart doesn't contract with enough force
Term
Diastolic CHF
 Definition
The ventricle does not relax and fill with blood
Term
IV vasodilators
 Definition

Nitroprusside

Nesiritide
Term
Preload
 Definition
  • Nitroglycerine
  • Isosorbide dinitro
Term
Afterload
 Definition
  • Hydralazine
Term
Preload + Afterload
 Definition
Nitroprusside
Term
Vasodilator + diuretic
 Definition
Nesiritide
Term
increases HR
 Definition

Dopamine

Dobutamine
Term
Decreased HR
 Definition

Digoxin

beta blockers
Term
Digoxin
 Definition
Inhibit Na/K ATPase
Term
Dopamine/Dobutamine
 Definition
β1 agonist
Term
ACE inhibitors decrease
 Definition
preload & afterload