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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Flashcards

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

Drug Names

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Candesartan
Irbesartan
Losartan
Olmesartan
Telmisartan
Vaslartan
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Indications

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Alone or as a part of combination therapy for the treatment of HTN; treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria in patients with T2DM & HTN

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Contraindications

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Allergy

Pregnancy/lactation

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Adverse Effects

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CNS: HA, dizziness, syncope, weakness
GI complaints
Skin: rash, or dry skin

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Phenobarbital

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Assessment

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HX: allergy, pregnancy/lactation
Impaired kidney function, salt/volume depletion, heart failure
Physical: Baseline; lung sounds, skin, vitals, ECH
Labs: renal and liver function tests

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