antihtn Flashcards
What are 3 ACE inhibitors?
LisinoprilCaptoprilEnalapril## FootnoteAll the -prils
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Prevents the formation of angiotensin II from angiotensin I
What are the 2 main effects of angiotensin II?
- Activate adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone –> activates RAAS system2. Reduces production of NO –> vascular smooth muscle constriction –> increase in total peripheral resistance
What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
- Hypotension2. Acute renal failure3. Angioedema4. Dry cough5. Hyperkalemia
Why do ACE inhibitors cause angioedema & dry cough?
ACEI inhibit the inactivation of bradykinins –> causes an increase in NPO & prostaglandins –> dry cough + inflammation-like vasodilation
What are ACEI indicated in?
- Hypertension (duh)2. Cardiac failure3. following AMI4. Renal insufficiency## FootnoteHARC
What group of individuals are ACE inhibitors contraindicated in?
Pregnant women
What are 2 examples of ARBs?
ValsartanLosartan## FootnoteAll the -sartans
What is the mechanism of action of AT1 blockers?
Angiotensin II antagonists; prevent ang II from binding to the receptors
Why choose ARB > ACEI?
Less/no dry cough cuz they don’t inhibit the bradykinin inactivation pathway
What group of individuals are ARBs contraindicated in?
Pregnant women
Beta-blockers inhibit ________ (CICR), preventing the formation of the ________ and hence decreasing __________.
Beta-blockers inhibit calcium-induced calcium release (CICR), preventing the formation of the actin-myosin complex and hence decreasing heart contractility
What are the 3 non-selective beta blockers?
PropanololPindololCarvedilol
What are the 3 beta-1 selective beta-blockers?
AtenololBisoprololMetoprolol XL
When is Nebivolol non-selective?
In high doses & in slow metabolizers