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Instruct pt to continue taking medication, even if not feeling well. Inform pt ti make position changes slowly to minimize orthostatic hypertension. Advise pt to consult health care professional before taking any OTC medication or herbal therapies 

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Amlodipine (Norvasc) PO: 5-10 mg/day. Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, others) PO: 30 mg qid, range of 120-360 mg divided in 3-4 doses; ER: 120-200 mg/day, max dose may go up to 540 mg/day

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Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established, Use caution in patients with liver disease or uncontrolled arrhythmias 

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1. Monitor Vital Signs 2.Assess for Peripheral Edema 3. Monitor for Orthostatic Hypotension 4. Evaluate for Signs of Heart Failure 5. Monitor Liver and Kidney Function

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Benzodiazepines:

Diltiazem

Dihydropyridines:

amlodipine

felodipine

isradipine

nicardipine

nifedipine

nimodipine

Phenylalkylamines:

verapamil

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Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, causing you HR and BP to slow down

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DHP Calcium Channel Blockers Mnemonic for NCLEX | Mechanism of Action, Side Effects

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-Food interaction with grapefruit juice can reduce the metabolism of CCBs especially nifedipine. Beta blockers-bradycardia and atrioventricular block. Digoxin-Possible increased digoxin levels. Aminodaron- Bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Statins- increase risk for satin toxicity. Cyclosporine- possible toxicity of either drug. Azole antifungals, clarithromycin, HIV drugs, erythromycin-elevate levels and effect calcium channel blockers 

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Constipation Dizziness Fast heartbeat you can feel Extremely tiredness Flushing Headache Nausea Swelling in the feet and lower legs

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Known drug allergy, acute MI, second or third degree AV block (unless pt has a pacemaker) and hypertension 

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Pharmacology Calcium Channel Blockers - Antihypertensive - for Registered Nurse RN & PN NCLEX

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Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem "Very Nice, Drugs"

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Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem "Very Nice, Drugs"

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Verapamil and diltiazem are nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers that primarily act on the heart, while nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that primarily acts on vascular smooth muscle

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Welcome to our Antihypertensive Drugs Padlet! Please follow the instructions below to complete the activity. If you have any questions, please ask your instructor for help. • Add a post to the padlet with your assigned antihypertensive drug class • Include a clear, detailed explanation of how the drug works to lower blood pressure. Create a post explaining everything you can remember about your assigned antihypertensive drug class, including a diagram or animation. • Attach a diagram or animation that illustrates the drug's mechanism of action, primary contraindication or something that will make it memorable. • Be prepared to discuss the various mechanisms in class.

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a class of drugs that treat a variety of conditions, including high blood pressure, chest pain, and abnormal heart rhythms