Anti-hypertensive drugs

Question 1

Amlodipine
Brand name:
Drug Class:
Use:
Side Effects:
Education:

Answer 1

Brand: Norvasc
Class: Calicum Channel Blocker
Use: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
Side effects: nausea, palpitations, perifieral edema
Education: If missed dose, take as soon as possible unless after 12 hours then skip, report any signs of MI or Agina

Question 2

Atenolol:
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Answer 2

Brand: Tenormin
Class: Beta Blocker
Use: Acute MI, Angina
Effects: Depression, cold limbs, slowed heart rate
Education: report sympotoms of cardiac failure,do not suddenly discontinue, take on empty stomach

Question 3

Cardvedilol
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Answer 3

Brand: Coreg
Class: beta blocker
Use: Heart failure, left ventricular dysfuntcion
Effects: Hyperglycemia, diarrhea
Education: may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia, reduced libio/ER, take with food, do not suddenly stop

Question 4

Diltiazem
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Class:
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Education:

Answer 4

Brand: Cardizem,Cartia XT, Dilacor XT, Dilt XR, Matizem, Taztia XT, Tiazac
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: Chronic Kidney Disease, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects: Peripheral edema, headache, cough, decrease heart rhythm
Education: reddining of skin, flu-like symptoms, dont suddenly discontinue, no alcohol

Question 5

Furosemide
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Answer 5

Brand: Lasixs
Class: Loop Diuretic
Use: HF-edema, Renal Failure, Pulmonary edema, renal imparement
Effects: loss of appetite, bladdar spasm,
Education: Sun sensitivity, vertigo, blurred vision, report unusuall bleeding/burising, need high potassium diet, no alcohol

Question 6

hydrocholorthiazide
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Answer 6

Brand: Microzide
Class: Thiazide Diuretic
Use: Edema
Effects: phototoxicity, vertigo
Education: electrolyte imbalance, report side effects, monitor blood sugar, hydration is important, do not use alcohol, look for drug interactions

Question 7

Lisinopril
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Answer 7

Brand: Prinivil, Zestril
Class: ACE inhibitor
Use: Acute MI, HF
Effects: chest pain, syncope, cough
Education: angioedema, persistant cough, do not suddenly discontinue

Question 8

Losartan
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Answer 8

Brand:Cozaar
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Use: Diabetic Nephropathy
Effects: avoid pregnancy, avoid potassium,

Question 9

Metoprolol
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Answer 9

Brand: Lopressor
Class: Beta-blocker
Use: Acute MI, angina, HF
Effects: hf, rash, constipation, headache, depression,
Education: awareness of side effects, DM patients report glycemic issues, so not suddenly discontinue, take a missed dose unless past 4 hours then skip

Question 10

Valsartan
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Answer 10

Brand: Diovan
Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Use: Hf, left ventricular dysfunction
Effects: BUN increased, SrCr raised, cough
Education: abdominal pain, headache, cough, avoid potassium supplements