Antihypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
What are antihypertensives used to treat?
A
Class of drugs used to treat hypertension.
- prevent complications of high blood pressure such as stroke and MI
2
Q
Name two A.C.E inhibitors
A
Perindopril (coversyl)
Ramipril
Enalapril
3
Q
Name two A.C.E inhibitors
A
Perindopril (coversyl)
Ramipril
Enalapril
4
Q
Name two Ca channel blockers
A
Amlodipine
Diliazem
Felodipine
5
Q
Name two beta blockers (beta 1 & beta2)
Hint - Betaolo, bolol
A
Metoprolol
Atenolo
Bisoprolol
6
Q
Name two angiotensin II antagonists
Hint - angisosartan = asartan
A
Losartan
Candesartan
Irbesartan
7
Q
Name two antiarrythmics
A
Digoxin
Amiodarone
Verapamil
8
Q
Name two antianginals
Nitrates
A
Anginine GTN patches (glyceryl trinitrate)
9
Q
Name two antianginals
Non - nitrates
A
Nicorandil
Perhexiline
10
Q
Name two selective alpha - blockers
A
Prazosin
Tamsulosin
