Which of the following drugs is both aeriolar and venodilator?: (A) Hydralazine, (B) Sodium nitroprusside, (C) Minoxidil, (D) Nitroglycerine
Answer is B. Group Effect in CHF Drugs Predominant aeriolar dilator Decrease afterload Hydralazine Predominant venodilator Decrease preload Nitrates Mixed dilator Decrease both preload and afterload Nitroprusside