Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Histamine causes _____ of bronchial smooth muscle, especially in patients with asthma (H1 receptor activation)

The goal INR for warfarin therapy is typically between _____ - _____

Commonly associated drugs with DRESS syndrome include _____, carbamazepine, allopurinol, sulfonamides

Hint: anticonvulsant

Aspirin may cause a "pseudo-allergy" due to excess _____ synthesis

Are class IA antiarrhythmics used to treat supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias? _____

Pramlintide (amylin analog) is used to control the _____ glucose spike

Inhibition of COX-1 by NSAIDs leads to _____ bleeding time

Fibrates increase risk of _____ and thus should be used with caution in patients with biliary tract disease

K+ sparing diuretics (e.g. spironolactone, eplerenone) are useful in the treatment of heart _____, especially in combination with loop diuretics

Spironolactone may have anti-androgenic effects via direct antagonism of the _____ receptor