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How do nitrates improve cardiac symptoms |
Nitrates increase the production of nitric oxide, which is responsible for relaxing the smooth muscle of blood vessels. |
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3 types of nitrate vasodilators |
Glceryl trinitrate (100% metabolized in liver - cannot be given orally) Isorbide mononitrate Isorbide trinitrate |
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What are calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and what are the side effects |
CCBs block calcium channels, preventing arterial contraction (instead causing vasodilation) thereby reducing blood pressure and cardiac demand and AFTER-LOAD Side effects: oedema, hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia and bradycardia |
