Antihypertensives Flashcards
What is the class for Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop diuretic
What is the mechanism for Furosemide (Lasix)
Inhibits Cl portion of Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in luminal membrane at medullary and cortical (proximal) talH –> decreased Ca++ and Na+ (and water) reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
What are the therapeutics for Furosemide (Lasix)
Crisis edema (pulmonary, CHF, cirrhosis), hypercalcemia, drug toxicity/OD; severe hypertension in setting of CHF or cirrhosis
What are the important side effects for Furosemide (Lasix)
Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, hypercalcinuria, nephrocalcinosis, ototoxicity (esp. w/aminoglycoside)
What are the other side effects for Furosemide (Lasix)
Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, drug interactions; erectile dysfunction
What are the miscellaneous for Furosemide (Lasix)
avoid NSAIDs, take before salty meals, reduce salt intake; useful in patients with renal insufficiency (GFR < 30-40)
What is the class for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Thiazide diuretic
What is the mechanism for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
What are the therapeutics for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
What are the important side effects for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine
What are the other side effects for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions
What are the miscellaneous for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; ineffective if GFR <30
What is the class for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
Thiazide-like diuretic
What is the mechanism for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
What are the therapeutics for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
Reduce stroke risk, CHF events; HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
What are the important side effects for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine
What are the other side effects for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions
What are the miscellaneous for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)
avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; ineffective if GFR <30
What is the class for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Thiazide-like diuretic
What is the mechanism for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
What are the therapeutics for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
What are the important side effects for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine
What are the other side effects for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions
What are the miscellaneous for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; ineffective if GFR <30
What is the class for Amiloride (Midamor)
Renal ENaC inhibitor
What is the mechanism for Amiloride (Midamor)
Blocks Na channel and Na/H antiporter in lumenal membrane at the late distal tubule and collecting duct –> decreased K+ secretion and distal tubule acid secretion, increased Ca++ absorption
What are the therapeutics for Amiloride (Midamor)
Combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema, idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones); lithium-induced polyuria & toxicity, Liddle syndrome, mucocilliary clearance
What are the important side effects for Amiloride (Midamor)
Hyperkalemia in patients with renal failure or on ACE inhibitors
What are the miscellaneous for Amiloride (Midamor)
Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia), ACEi/ARB use; FeNa = 2%
What is the class for Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Aldosterone receptor antagonist
What is the mechanism for Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Competes for aldosterone receptor, inhibiting mRNA transcription and translation –> decreased Na and K channels, decreased number and activity of Na-K-ATPase pumps in the late distal tubule and collecting duct –> decreased K+ secretion, distal tubule acid secretion
What are the therapeutics for Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Reduction in CHF mortality (30% in NYHA class III and IV); combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema; primary and secondary aldosteronism; hypertension; anti-testosterone agent
What are the important side effects for Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Hyperkalemia in patients with renal failure or on ACE inhibitors; male patients may have gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, and loss of libido; female patients may have amenorrhea, breast soreness, and oligomenorrhea
What are the miscellaneous for Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia); FeNa = 2%; requires a salt-restricted diet; only drug not requiring tubular lumen access
What is the class for Eplerenone (Inspra)
Potassium-sparing diuretic
What is the mechanism for Eplerenone (Inspra)
Block alodesterone; inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal tubule
What are the therapeutics for Eplerenone (Inspra)
Reduction in CHF mortality (30% in NYHA class III and IV); combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema; primary and secondary aldosteronism; hypertension; anti-testosterone agent
What are the important side effects for Eplerenone (Inspra)
Hyperkalemia; much lower incidence of gynecomastia and mennorhagia
What are the miscellaneous for Eplerenone (Inspra)
Caution in renal failure, ACEi or ARB use, and in diabetics
What is the class for Captopril (Capoten)
short-acting ACE-I (vasodilators)
What is the mechanism for Captopril (Capoten)
Blocks endothelial ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor); as a side effect, also prevents breakdown of bradykinin (potent vasodilator)
What are the therapeutics for Captopril (Capoten)
CHF, left ventricular hypertrophy, post-MI (prevents left ventricular remodeling)
What are the important side effects for Captopril (Capoten)
Dry cough, angioedema, inhibits renal autoregulation, hypotension
What are the miscellaneous for Captopril (Capoten)
Short-acting; contraindicated in pregnancy, renal artery stenosis, hyperkalemia, and prior angioedema (no ARB allowed, either); caution in renal failure; reduces incidence of future CAD events, may reduce risk of diabetes
What is the class for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)
long-acting ACE-I (vasodilators)
What is the mechanism for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)
Blocks endothelial ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor); as a side effect, also prevents breakdown of bradykinin (potent vasodilator)
What are the therapeutics for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)
CHF, left ventricular hypertrophy, post-MI (prevents left ventricular remodeling)
What are the important side effects for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)
Dry cough, angioedema, decreased renal function, hypotension
What are the miscellaneous for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)
Long-acting; contraindicated in pregnancy, renal artery stenosis, hyperkalemia, and prior angioedema (no ARB allowed, either); caution in renal failure; reduces incidence of future CAD events; may reduce risk of diabetes