Mechanism of Action of Antianginal Drugs: SlideShare Presentation
Slide 1: Introduction to Antianginal Drugs
Definition: Medications used to treat and prevent angina pectoris
Goal: Improve balance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand
Slide 2: Classes of Antianginal Drugs
Nitrates
Beta-blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Newer agents (Ranolazine, Ivabradine, Trimetazidine)
Slide 3: Nitrates
Mechanism of Action:
Release nitric oxide (NO) in the body
Venodilation: Reduces preload
Coronary vasodilation: Improves blood flow
Systemic arterial dilation: Reduces afterload
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Examples: Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate
Slide 4: Beta-blockers
Mechanism of Action:
Block effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine on beta-adrenergic receptors
Decrease heart rate
Reduce myocardial contractility
Lower blood pressure
Increase diastolic filling time
Examples: Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol
Slide 5: Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Mechanism of Action:
Inhibit calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac myocytes
Coronary and peripheral vasodilation
Decrease myocardial contractility (non-dihydropyridine CCBs)
Reduce heart rate (non-dihydropyridine CCBs)
Examples: Amlodipine, Verapamil
Slide 6: Ranolazine
Mechanism of Action:
Inhibits late sodium current in cardiac myocytes
Reduces intracellular calcium overload
Improves diastolic relaxation and coronary blood flow
Slide 7: Ivabradine
Mechanism of Action:
Selectively inhibits If current in sinoatrial node
Reduces heart rate without affecting contractility or blood pressure
Slide 8: Trimetazidine
Mechanism of Action:
Metabolic modulator
Inhibits fatty acid oxidation
Shifts cardiac metabolism towards glucose oxidation
Improves cardiac efficiency and reduces oxygen demand
Slide 9: Nicorandil
Mechanism of Action:
Dual action: Nitrate-like effect and potassium channel opener
Causes vasodilation through NO release
Hyperpolarizes vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation
Slide 10: Comparison of Antianginal Drug Effects
(Table format)
Drug Class | Heart Rate | Contractility | Preload | Afterload | Coronary Flow
Nitrates | 鈫?| 鈫?| 鈫撯啌 | 鈫?| 鈫?
Beta-blockers | 鈫撯啌 | 鈫?| 鈫?| 鈫?| ?
CCBs | 鈫?(non-DHP) | 鈫?(non-DHP) | ? | 鈫?| 鈫?
Ranolazine | ? | ? | ? | ? | 鈫?
Ivabradine | 鈫撯啌 | ? | ? | ? | ?
Trimetazidine | ? | ? | ? | ? | ?
Slide 11: Clinical Considerations
Combination therapy often used for optimal management
Choice depends on patient's condition, comorbidities, and potential side effects
Antianginal therapy used with lifestyle modifications and risk factor management
Slide 12: Conclusion
Antianginal drugs work through various mechanisms to improve oxygen supply-demand balance
Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for effective patient management
Ongoing research continues to develop new antianginal agents with novel mechanisms of action
This SlideShare presentation provides a concise overview of the mechanisms of action of various antianginal drugs, allowing for easy comparison and understanding of their effects on cardiovascular function.