Antihypertensive Drugs Flashcards
Pre-Hypertensive
120-139
80-89
Stage 1
140-159
90-99
Stage 2
> 160
>100
Old people treatment initiated at?
150/90
What are the first line drugs of choice for hypertension?
- Diuretics
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- ACEI
- Angiotensin receptor blockers
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What is the drug of choice for uncomplicated hypertension?
Diuretics
Thiazide Diuretics Drug MOA SE Drug Interactions Contraindications
Hydrochlorothiazide. Chlorthalidone
MOA
Inhibits Na/Cl cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule
-initial volume contraction
-later decreased peripheral resistance (prostaglandin)
-mild Na excretory effect
Thiazide Diuretics
SE
Drug Interactions
Contraindications
SE
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Hypercalcemia
Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Beta Blockers-similar side effects
Contraindications
1. Hypokalemia
Loop Diuretics
Drug
MOA
Furosemide
- blocks NA/K/Cl cotransporter
- venous dilation via prostaglandins
Loop Diuretics
SE
Drug Interactions
OH DANG
- ototoxicity
- hypokalemia
- Dehydration/hyponatremia
- Allergy
- Nephritis
- Gout
- Impaired Diabetes control
- Increased LDL/HDL
Drug Interactions
- NSAIDS
- Aminoglycosides
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Drug
MOA
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Triamterene
Amiloride
Aldosterone receptor blocker-combined with diuretics-NOT USED IN MONOTHERAPY of HT
Potassium Sparing
SE
Drug Interactions
Contraindications
SE
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia (spirono)
Drug Interactions
- NSAiDs
- ACE inhibitors and ARB
Contraindications
1. Renin angiotensin inhibitors
Calcium Channel Blockers
MOA
All reduce vascular resistance by reducing calcium influx in vascular smooth muscle
Non-dihydropyridines also reduce pacemaker potentials, AV node conduction, and contractility
Nifedipine
SE
Dihydropyridine
-limited effect on pacemaker or conduction
SE
- acute tachycardia
- peripheral edema
Diltiazem
Non-dihydropyridine
-reduces pacemaker and conduction currents
SE
1. Bradycardia
Verapimil
Non-dihydropyridine
-more pronounced reduction of currents
SE
- Bradycardia
- Constipation
What are non-dihydropyridines contraindicated in?
Contraindication
- pts with conduction disturbances
- with caution in patients given beta blockers
-avoid use of short acting CCBs for chronic hypertension
What do sympatholytic drugs do?
Reduce sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction, CO, and renin release
Clonidine
MOA
SE
-second line for hypertension
Alpha 2 Agonist
–>decrease sympathetic outflow from CNS
SE
- sedation
- dry mouth
- dermatitis
CNS depressant
Need slow withdraw to prevent rebound hypertension
What can you give that has less chance of rebound than clonidine?
Guanfacine
- has longer half life
- second line for hypertension