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Anti-HTN Drugs Flashcards

1
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Prehypertension SBP and DBP?

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SBP 120-139 or DBP 80-89

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Stage 1 HTN

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SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99

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Stage 2 HTN

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SBP >160 or DBP >100

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alpha 1 blockers

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Prazocin, Doxazocin, Terazocin

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Beta blockers (non-specific)

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Propanolol, carvedilol, pindolol, timolol

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B1 specific blockers

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Metoprolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, nebivolol

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Third generation b1 specific blockers

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bisoprolol, nebivolol

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ACE inhibitors

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Captopril, Lisinopril, Enalapril, Ramipril

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AR blockers

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Losartan, valsartan, irbesartan, telmisartan, candesartan

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Renin inhibitor

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aliskerin

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L-type Ca channel blocker- Phenylalkylamine

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Verapamil

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L-type Ca channel blocker- Benzothiazepine

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Diltiazem

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L-type Ca channel blockers- Dihydropyridine

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Amoldipine, nifedipine, nicardipine, nimodipine

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Centrally acting alpha-2a agonists

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clonidine, guanabens, gaunfacine, methyldopa

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Direct vasodilators

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Minoxidil, sodium nitroprusside, diazoxide, fenoldopam

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16
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site of action for alpha-1 blockers

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arteries and veins

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effects of alpha-1 blockers

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decrease TPR, reduce BP, relieve BPH symptoms. Also increase HDL, lower LDL, and has a beneficial effect on insulin resistance

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side effects of alpha-1 blockers

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first-dose hypotension (particularly with Prazosin; give at bedtime)

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19
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orthostatic hypertension is a problem with?

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alpha antagonist, Prazosin

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B blockers with ISA (Intrinsic Sympathomimetic activity)?

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Timolol and Pindolol (aka Timon and Pumba have Simba)

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B blockers with MSA (membrane stabilizing activity)?

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Propanolol, metoprolol pindolol

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22
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B blocker that prevents LDL oxidation and uptake in the coronary arteries?

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Carvedilol

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23
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B blocker that has antioxidant capability and promotes NO-mediated vasodilation

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Nebivolol

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B blockers with Cardioselectivity

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Metoprolol and bisoprolol

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Effects of BB with no ISA?

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decrease HR, decrease contractility, decrease CO, block B1-AR in juxtaglom. app. thereby inhibiting renin release

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BB with no ISA useful in what patients?

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high renin hypertension (also work well in hypertensive patients with normal-low renin)

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B blockers effective therapy in what grades of HTN?

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All grades

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28
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Get an additive effect when combining BB with?

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diuretic

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29
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Associated with definite mortality benefits?

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bisoprolol

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30
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Mixed alpha 1 and beta antagonist?

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Labetalol and Carvedilol

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labetalol uses?

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IV for hypertensive emergencies. Pheochromocytoma and preeclampsia

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32
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BB that protects membranse from lipid peroxidation?

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Carvedilol

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33
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Clinical use of 3rd gen b-blockers

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CHF and HTN

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34
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Why are 3rd gen BB better for CHF and HTN?

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  1. reduce bp more than other b-blockers because of additional alpha blockade (carvedilol labetalol) and N.O. (nebivolol) 2. reduce HR less than other b blockers, decreased mortality and morbidity in CHF patients 3. Not associated with changes in lipids and glucose, preferred in metabolic syndrome
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35
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Drug for open angle glaucoma?

36
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Timolol MOA?

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reduces production of aqueus humor

37
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BB has a compelling indication for?

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HTN patients with hyperthyroidism and migraines

38
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Drugs that can worsen peripheral arterial insufficiency (cold)?

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1st and 2nd generation BB

39
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Side-effects of 1st and 2nd gen BB

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  1. bradycardia, 2. bronchospasm (okay with COPD, no asthma) 3. bad dreams, 4. block glycogenolysis, delay recovery from hypoglycemia in T1D, 5. block HSL in adipocytes, increase LDL, increase triglycerides, decrease HDL
40
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Abrupt withdrawal of BB causes

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tachycardia due to upregulation of b receptors in the heart (should taper off)

41
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ACE converts?

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Ang I to Ang II, and degrades bradykinin. Also decreases secretion of aldosterone

42
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Drug that directly blocks renin activity

43
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Effect of captopril

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increases synthesis of renal prostaglandins (delays progression of renal disease in diabetics, renoprotective)

44
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ACE inhibitor effect on baroreceptors?

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none (and no postural hypotension)

45
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what converts angiotensinogen to Ang 1

46
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difference between ang 1 and ang 2

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ang 1 has 1-10 AAs, ang 2 has two less (1-8 AAs) Chymase cleaves the two

47
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What are the various Ang 2 effects?

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Cardiac/Vasc hypertrophy, systemic vasoconstriction, increased blood volume, Renal sodium and Fluid retention

48
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Only way to treat CHF?

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dilate the vasculature (achievable through ACE-I)

49
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Most common side effect of ACE-I

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Cough (potentially bradykinin related)

50
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Side effects of ACE-I

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  1. hypotension, in hypovolemic or Na-depleted patients 2. hyperkalemia, esp with renal insufficiency 3. Dry cough (bradykinin stretch receptors in the trachea 4. angioedema (secondary to inhibited bradykinin degradation) 5. Fetotoxicity (contra in 2nd/3rd trimester)
51
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MOA of ARB

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selectively block AT II type 1 receptors

52
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Effect of ARBs

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vasodilation, increase Na and h20 excretion. Thus they decrease TPR, plasma volume, CO, and BP

53
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Pro-drug ARB

54
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MOA of Losartan

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competitive antagonist of thromboxane A2 receptor, attenuates platelet aggregation

55
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Unique effect of Losartan

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increases uric acid urinary excretion

56
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ARB drugs with no uric acid or CYP enzyme effects, yet have fetotoxicity risk

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Irbesartan, valsartan, telmisartan (not renally excreted)

57
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CCB contraindicated for someone with Wolf-Parkinson-White

58
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3 classes of CCBs

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Phenylalkylamines, benzothiazepines, dihydropyridines

59
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CCB selective for myocardium, less effective vasodilator

60
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CCB intermediate-selective for vascular Ca channels

61
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CCB selectively blocks L-type Ca channels in blood vessels

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dihydropyridines

62
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Dihydropyridines used for

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HTN, as the decrease SVR and arterial pressure

63
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How do DihydroP CCBs decrease BP

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by relaxing arteriolar smooth muscle and decrease PVR

64
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DihydroP CCBs are more effect in what type of patient

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those with low renin: the elderly and African Americans. Also preferred in older subjects with systolic hypertension

65
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Actions of clonidine, guanfacine, guanabenz

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agonist of postsyn a2 in the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM), decrease PVR and HR

66
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Clonidine uses

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analgesic (releases endogenous opiates), ADHD, HTN tertiary (not 1st or 2nd line therapy)

67
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Which a2 agonist lowers cholesterol in plasma

68
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Clonidine withdrawal associated with

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hypertension

69
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Hydralazine actions

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arteriolar (not veins) smooth muscle relaxers (triggers reflex sympathetic stimulation)

70
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side effects of hydralazine

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pronounced tachycardia and hemolytic anemia

71
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Selective d1 partial agonist, that is useful in septic shock

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fenoldopam

72
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Relaxes smooth muscle via opening K channels. Has hirsutism side effect

73
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Minoxidil uses

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IV hypertensive emergencies, preeclampsia (generally used with BB and diuretics)

74
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Afterload is…

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aortic pressure that must be overcome by the Left ventricle

75
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MOA of Nitroprusside

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pro-drug, froms NO (stimulates smooth muscles guanyl cyclase), increases cGMP, causes relaxation

76
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Effects of Nitroprusside

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dilates both arteries and veins, reduces TPR and increases veinous pooling, decrease CO in normal subjects. Short half life. Use in patients with angina/MI

77
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Best tolerated drugs for the monotherapy of HTN

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Diuretics and ACE-Is

78
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Patients who particularly require a diuretic for BP control

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patients with edematous conditions (HF and renal insuf) Also, those with volume dependent hypertension (low renin)

79
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Inability to respond to thiazides indicates

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a problem with Na ingestion or excretion

80
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Major advantage for B blockers

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secondary protection in CAD … particularly useful in hypertensives with tachycardia, high CO, and/or high renin

81
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How long should BB be tapered over (in discontinuation)

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10-14 days

82
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What is the standard BB chosen to be used with ACE-Is and diuretics

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Bisoprolol (3rd gen)

83
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what drug preserves renal function in patients with non-diabetic nephropathies?

84
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What drug should be avoided in patients with hyperkalemia

85
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What should the initial HTN agent be for patients with Diabetes

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