Antihypertensives Flashcards
In hypertensive emergencies use?
esmolol, labetalol)
Drugs acting on the Sympathetic system include?
Centrally Acting Adrenergic Drugs
Α-adrenoceptor Blocking Agents
Β Adrenoceptor Blocking Agents
Side effects of ACEIs?
Dry cough (switch to ARB if present)
• Angioedema
Hypertensive emergencies of Calcium-Channel Blockers?
Nicardipine
can cause reflex tachycardia from Calcium-Channel Blockers?
Dihydropyridines
Calcium-Channel Blockers?
Dihydropyridines: Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Nicardipine Non-dihydropyridines: Verapamil, Diltiazem
Side effect of HYDRALAZINE?
Hydralazine-induced lupus
erythematosus
Use in Hypertensive emergencies form Vasodilators?
SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE and DIAZOXIDE
Side effect it’s Hyperglycemia from Vasodilators?
DIAZOXIDE
Side effect it’s Hirsutism?
MINOXIDIL