Antihypertensive therapy Flashcards

1
Q

Ramipril

A

ACE inhibitor

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2
Q

Losartan

A

Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

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3
Q

Aliskren

A

Renin inhibitor

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4
Q

Nifedipine

A

Dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker (acts on vasculature)

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5
Q

amlodipine

A

Dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker (acts on vasculature)

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6
Q

Verapamil

A

non-dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker (acts on vasculature as well as heart)

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7
Q

Diltiazem

A

non-dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker

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8
Q

Propranolol

A

Beta antagonist (non cardioselective) B1 and B2

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9
Q

Metoprolol

A

Beta antagonist (cardioselective B1)

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10
Q

Carvedilol

A

Beta antagonist (non cardioselective) B1 and B2 and a1

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11
Q

Prazosin

A

a1 antagonist

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12
Q

hydralazine

A

vasodilator (opens K channels)

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13
Q

Clonidine

A

CNS agonist (feedback inhibition of NE release)

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14
Q

Bosentan

A

experimental endothelin antagonist

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15
Q

Amepatrilat

A

vasopeptidase inhibitor

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16
Q

Hydrochlorothiazide

A

thiazide diuretic

17
Q

furosemide

A

loop diuretic

18
Q

Spironolactone

A

K sparing diuretic

19
Q

adverse effect: reflex tachycardi

A

Dhp ca channel block amlodipine, nifedipine

20
Q

Adverse effect cardio depressant (bradycardia)

A

Non dhp ca channel block verapamil diltiazem

21
Q

adverse effect: fatigue, exercise intolerance

A

B antagonists - metoprolol, propranalol, carvedilol,

22
Q

adverse effect: orthostatic hypotension

A

a1 antagonists - prazosin

23
Q

adverse effect: cough

A

ACE inhibitor - ramipril