Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Flashcards
1
Q
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) - 4 generic?
A
cliv - candesartan, losartan, irbesartan, valsartan
2
Q
losartan - brand?
A
Cozaar
3
Q
valsartan - brand?
A
Diovan
4
Q
irbesartan - brand?
A
Avapro
5
Q
candesartan - brand?
A
Atacand
6
Q
losartan - indication?
A
HTN, diabetic nephropathy
7
Q
valsartan - indication?
A
HTN, heart failure
8
Q
irbesartan - indication?
A
HTN, diabetic nephropathy
9
Q
candesartan - indication?
A
HTN, heart failure
10
Q
All ARBs are PO qd except?
A
valsartan - PO bid
11
Q
losartan - side effects?
A
diarrhea, anemia, hypoglycemia
12
Q
valsartan - side effects?
A
dizziness, hypotension, cough
13
Q
irbesartan - side effects?
A
diarrhea, heart burn, headache
14
Q
candesartan - side effects?
A
hypotension, backache, dizziness