Anti hypertensives Flashcards
1
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First line antihypertensives
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- ACE-I
- AT1 blockers
- beta blockers
- Ca channel blockers
- Diuretics
2
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ACE-I drugs
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lisinopril, ‘-pril’
3
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ACE-I MOA
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- binds to angiotensin converter enzyme, prevent angI->angII, reduce angII, reduce water retention via RAAS
- prevent breakdown of bradykinin, which induces NO release & PG activation for vasodilation
4
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ACE-I clinical uses
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- hypertension
- heart failure
- following MI (reduce afterload & stress on heart)
- renal insufficiency
5
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ACE-I adverse effects
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- hypotension
- acute renal failure
- **angioedema & dry cough (bradykinin & substance P induced inflammation cause angioedema; bradykinin & PG reactions increase airway sensitivity
6
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is ACE-I contraindicated in pregnancy
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yes. potentially teratogenic
7
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AT1 (angiotensin II type 1) blocker
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valsartan, losartan ‘-sartan’
8
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does AT1 blocker cause dry cough
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no. bradykinin breakdown is not inhibited
9
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AT1 blocker MOA
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blocks receptor which angII binds to
10
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is AT1 blocker contraindicated in pregnancy
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yes
11
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beta blockers drugs (selective, non selective)
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non selective
- carvedilol
beta1
- bisoprolol, metoprolol XL
3rd gen
- nebivolol
12
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MOA beta 1 blockers
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- block B1 receptors, prevent activation of adenylyl cyclase -> ATP not converted to cAMP (cannot activate PKA) -> influx of Ca2+ through Ca channel does not occur -> no CICR
- no formation of actin-myosin complex, less contraction (heart beats slower)
13
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MOA beta 2 blockers in airway constriction
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- block beta receptors, prevent activation of adenylyl cyclase -> ATP not converted to cAMP -> cAMP cannot phosphorylate & inactivate MLCK in smooth muscles via B2 receptor binding -> MLCK in active form, induces contraction in airway
14
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Behaviour of nebivolol (3rd gen beta blocker)
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- B1 selective in low dose/ fast metabolizers
- non selective in high dose/ slow metabolizers
15
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beta blocker clinical uses
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- hypertension (decrease pumping strength)
- heart failure (decrease stress on heart)
- angina
- protect from post MI