Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Flashcards

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Medications

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“-sartan”

  • Candesartan
  • Irbesartan
  • Losartan
  • Olmesartan
  • Telmisartan
  • Valsartan
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Action

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  • Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
  • Blocks angiotensin II from binding with the receptors on vascular smooth muscle and in the adrenal cortex
  • Prevents vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone
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Indications

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  • HTN
  • CHF
  • Diabetic nephropathy prevention
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Contraindications

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  • Allergy

- Pregnancy (BLACK BOX WARNING)

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Caution

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  • Hepatic dysfunction
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Hypovolemia
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Adverse effects

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  • CNS: HA, dizziness, syncope, weakness
  • CV: Hypotension
  • GI complaints
  • Skin: Rash
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Renal damage
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Drug-Drug interactions

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  • NSAIDs

- Other drugs affecting the RAAS

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Assessment

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  • Liver impairment

- Labs: Liver fx

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Implementation

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  • Can take with or without food

- If GI effects, give with food

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