ACE Inhibitors Flashcards
What is the mechanism of action for ACE Inhibitors?
ACE Inhibitors work by blocking angiotensin converting enzyme. This enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II causing vasoconstriction. Blocking this enzyme leads to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
ACE Inhibitors are indicated for what 4 things?
- Hypertension
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Prevention of renal disease in diabetics and those with chronic kidney disease
- Post heart attack management
What does ACEI stand for?
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Contraindications/precautions for ACEI
- Allergy to any component of ACEI
- Box warning: fetal toxicity, avoid in breastfeeding
- Contraindicated: history of angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with Aliskiren or Entrensto and within 36 hours of switching to and from Entresto.
What are the side effects of ACEI? TOPCARD
Teratogenic
Orthostatic hypotension
Potassium increase
Cough (dry)
Angioedema
Renal impairment
Dizziness
What are ACEI counseling points?
- Take with or without food at the same time daily.
- Monitor potassium levels, creatinine, blood pressure and hypersensitivity reactions
- Tell providers about dry cough
- Avoid potassium supplements or potassium containing substitutes
- Seek help if facial, lip or tongue swelling occurs
Prinivil or Zestril
Lisinopril
ACEI
Monopril
Fosinopril
ACEI
Vasotec
Enalapril
ACEI
Altace
Ramipril
ACEI
Altace
Ramipril
ACEI
Accupril
Generic name?
Drug class?
Quinapril
ACEI
Lotensin
Benazepril
ACEI
What does ARBS stand for?
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
What is the mechanism of action of ARBS?
It works by blocking angiotensin II from binding to its receptors leading to a decrease in blood pressure.
What are ARBS indicated for?
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Heart attack and stroke prevention
- Prevention of renal disease in diabetics
Contraindications/precautions for ARBS
- Allergy to any components to ARBS
- Box warning: fetal toxicity, avoid in breastfeeding
- Contraindicated: patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or concurrent use with Aliskiren in diabetes
What are the side effects of ARBS?
CHOPDAT lettuce for ARBys
Cough (occurs less than ACEI
Headache
Orthostatic hypotension
Potassium increase
Angioedema (rare)
Teratogenic
Counseling points for ARBS
- Take with or without food at the same time daily
- Monitor potassium levels, creatinine, blood pressure and hypersensitivity reactions
- Avoid abrupt discontinue
- Avoid potassium supplements or potassium containing substitutes
- Seek help if facial, lip or tongue swelling
Diovan
Valsartan
ARBS
Cozaar
LosartanCozaar
ARBS
Benicar
Olmesartan
ARBS
Atacand
Candesartan
ARBS
Micardis
Telmisartan
ARBS
Avapro
Irbesartan
ARBS
What does CCBs stand for?
Calcium Channel Blockers