Antihypertensive therapy Flashcards
Ramipril
ACE inhibitor
Losartan
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Aliskren
Renin inhibitor
Nifedipine
Dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker (acts on vasculature)
amlodipine
Dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker (acts on vasculature)
Verapamil
non-dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker (acts on vasculature as well as heart)
Diltiazem
non-dihydropiridine Ca channel blocker
Propranolol
Beta antagonist (non cardioselective) B1 and B2
Metoprolol
Beta antagonist (cardioselective B1)
Carvedilol
Beta antagonist (non cardioselective) B1 and B2 and a1
Prazosin
a1 antagonist
hydralazine
vasodilator (opens K channels)
Clonidine
CNS agonist (feedback inhibition of NE release)
Bosentan
experimental endothelin antagonist
Amepatrilat
vasopeptidase inhibitor