Antihypertensive Drugs Flashcards
Alpha 1 blockers are
Prazocin and doxasosin
Combined alpha and beta blocker drug is
Labetalol
Adrenergic neuron blockers
Alpha methyldopa and reserpine
Vasodilators
Hydralazine
Central alpha 2 stimulants
Clonidine
Endothelin blockers
Bosentan
Dopamine agonist
Fenoldopam
ACEIs SH containing drugs …
Captopril
ACEIs non SH containing drugs…
Ramipril
Lisinopril
Benazepril
ARBs preparations….
Losartan
Olmesartan
Competitive inhibition of ANG2 at AT1 receptor
ARBs
ACE inhibitors side effects
CAPTOPRIL
cough
Angioedema
Proteinuria
Taste changes
Orthostatic hypotension
Pregnancy: teratogenicity
Rashes
Renal failure
Increased k+ due to decreasing of aldosterone
Leucopenia
Cautions of ACE inhibitors
Monitor serum of k+ and creatinine
Contraindications of ACE inhibitors
Pregnancy
Renal impairment
Dangerous hyperkalemia may occur with potassium sparing diuretics
From Beta blocker drugs and has VD action
Carvedilol