TREATMENT OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Q. 1 Drug NOT used in pulmonary hypertension ‑ A Calcium channel blocker B Endothelin receptor antagonist C Alpha blocker D Prostacyclin Q. 1 Drug NOT used in pulmonary hypertension ‑ A Calcium channel blocker B Endothelin receptor antagonist C Alpha blocker D Prostacyclin Ans. C Explanation: alpha blockers [Ref- Harrison […]
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TREATMENT OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION TREATMENT OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION A) TREATMENT OF IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION: Management of specific cases: 1. First-line therapy: If respond to intravenous vasodilators: Oral calcium channel blockers (including amlodipine, diltiazem & nifedipine). If vasodilators are ineffective/irresponsive: Therapy depends on function. 2. Patient with WHO Class 2 symptoms: Phosphodiesterase inhibitors: Sildenafil or tadalafil.
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