Antihypertension Drugs Flashcards
First line antihypertensives
thiazide diuretics, ACEI, ARB, Calcium Channel Blockers
diuretics
thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) receptor antagonists, potassium sparing diuretics
RAAS blockers
ACEI, ARB, direct renin inhibitors
direct vasodilators
calcium channel blockers, hydralazine, minoxidil
sympatholytic agents
beta blockers, clonidine
thiazide diuretics can lower BP up tp ___ mmHg and can be used as _____
thiazide diuretics can lower BP up to 10-15 mmHg and can be used as a monotherapy for mild htn, but is often used in combination
chlorthalidone
hygroton/thalitone is a first line thiazide diuretic
hydrochlorothiazide;indapamide
lozol is a first line thiazide diuretic
metolazone
zaroxolyn is a first line thiazide diuretic
thiazide diuretic MOA
increases na, water and cl excretion by blocking reabsorption in distal convoluted tubule
thiazide diuretic contraindications
hypersensitivity to sulfonamides (low risk of cross reactivity), anuria
thiazide diuretic adr
dizziness, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, pancreatitis
thiazide diuretic key PK/PD parameters
secreted by organic acid secretory system in the proximal tubule which completes with secretion of uric acid –> elevates levels of uric acid
thiazide diuretic notes
not as effective if CrCl < 30ml/min (chlorthalidone preferred), avoid NSAIDs, avoid in gout, less effective w/ low GFR, take in morning
furosemide
lasix is a loop diuretic
loop diuretic moa
actively secreted via nonspecific organ acid transport system into the lumen of the thick ascending loop of Henle, decreasing Na absorption
loop diuretic contraindication
anuria
loop diuretic adr
hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, dizziness, AKI, ototoxicity
loop diuretic DDI
increased risk of ototoxicity with aminoglycosides
loop diuretic notes
results in most fluid loss, black boxed for profound fluid and electrolyte loss, more potent than thiazides, preferred in patients with HF, consider ethacrynic acid with true sulfa allergy
PK/PD of furosemide
loop diuretic, 40-70% bioavailability, lasts 4-8 hrs, 1-2 hr half life, mainly renal elimination
PK/PD of torsemide
loop diuretic, 90% bioavailability, lasts 8-12 hrs, 3.5 hr half life, mainly hepatic elimination
PK/PD of bumetanide
loop diuretic, 90% oral bioavailability, 3-6 hr duration, ~1 hr half life, half renal and half hepatic elimination
PK/PD of ethacrynic acid
loop diuretic with 100% oral bioavailability, 2-4 hr IV, 12 hr duration orally, 2-4 hr half life, renal elimination
spironolactone
aldactone/carospir is a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA)
eplerenone
inspra is a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA)
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) moa
competes with aldosterone for receptor sites in the distal renal tubules increasing na, cl and water excretion whole conserving k and h ions, may block effect of aldosterone on smooth muscle
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) contraindications
anuria, hyperkalemia
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) adr
dehydration, hyponatremia, dizziness, cardiac arrhythmias due to electrolyte abnormalities
spironolactone: gynecomastia, breast tenderness, impotence
eplerenone: increased TG
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) key PK/PD
spironolactone: binds with high affinity to androgen receptor which causes gynecomastia and decreased libido
eplerenone: much greater selectivity
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) DDi
eplerenone: strong CYP3A4 inhibitors will increase concentrations
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) notes
minimally efficacious blood pressure control when used as a monotherapy, preferred in aldosteronism and resistant htn, use with thiazide or loop diuretic to combat K loss
triamterene
maxzide is a potassium sparing diuretic
amiloride
potassium sparing diuretic
potassium sparing diuretic moa
competitive inhibition of epithelial na channel in collecting duct of nephron to decrease na reabsorption and increase k reabsorption
potassium sparing diuretic contraindications
hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
potassium sparing diuretic adr
hyperkalemia, hypotension, dizziness, ha, gout, sjs
potassium sparing diuretic PK/PD
amiloride has a longer duration of action that triamterene (24 > 8)