Anti-hypertensives Flashcards
BNF, CKS, NICE guidelines !!!
1
Q
Vasodilators e.g.
A
Hydralazine
Sodium Nitroprusside
Minoxidil
Prazo
2
Q
Prostatic hyperplasia drugs e.g.
A
Alfuzosin hydrochloride
Doxazosin
Indoramin
Prazosin
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Terazosin
3
Q
Alpha-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
A
Prazosin (1st dose rapid BP drop)
Doxazosin
Indoramin
Terazosin
4
Q
Centrally acting antihypertensive drugs
A
Methyldopa ~ used for HTN in pregnancy
Clonidine ~ sudden withdrawal of tx = severe rebound hypertension
Moxonidine ~ WHEN thiazide/CCB/ACE/BB not appropriate