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Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Table Metoprolol ... limited by side effects ... #Comparison #Table ... #Receptors #cardiology
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
Sodium Channel Blockers ... Indications, Side Effects ... #ClassI #Na #cardiology ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison
Calcium Channel Blockers - Dihydropyridines vs Non-Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine)
 • SVR: Decrease
 • Inotropy:
Calcium Channel Blockers ... • Inotropy: No effect ... Calcium #Channel #Blockers ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #table #cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
rate control when beta-blockers ... a synergistic effect ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... management #treatment #comparison ... #table
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... channel blocking effects ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... block alpha & beta ... pathophysiology #cardiology
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
of alpha-blockers ... increased bleed risk Beta-Blockers ... of beta-blockers ... pharmacology #DDI #table ... #cardiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... channel blocking effects ... duration CLASS 2 - Beta ... block alpha & beta ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology