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Antihypertensives Flashcards

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What is the class for Furosemide (Lasix)

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Loop diuretic

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What is the mechanism for Furosemide (Lasix)

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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

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What are the therapeutics for Furosemide (Lasix)

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Crisis edema (pulmonary, CHF, cirrhosis), hypercalcemia, drug toxicity/OD; severe hypertension in setting of CHF or cirrhosis

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What are the important side effects for Furosemide (Lasix)

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Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, hypercalcinuria, nephrocalcinosis, ototoxicity (esp. w/aminoglycoside)

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What are the other side effects for Furosemide (Lasix)

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Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, drug interactions; erectile dysfunction

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What are the miscellaneous for Furosemide (Lasix)

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avoid NSAIDs, take before salty meals, reduce salt intake; useful in patients with renal insufficiency (GFR < 30-40)

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What is the class for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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Thiazide diuretic

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What is the mechanism for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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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

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What are the therapeutics for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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What are the important side effects for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

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What are the other side effects for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

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What are the miscellaneous for Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; ineffective if GFR <30

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What is the class for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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What is the mechanism for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)

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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

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What are the therapeutics for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)

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Reduce stroke risk, CHF events; HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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What are the important side effects for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)

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Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

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What are the other side effects for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)

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Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

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What are the miscellaneous for Chlorthalidone (Thalitone)

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avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; ineffective if GFR <30

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What is the class for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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What is the mechanism for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

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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

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What are the therapeutics for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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What are the important side effects for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

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Hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

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What are the other side effects for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

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Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

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What are the miscellaneous for Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

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avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; ineffective if GFR <30

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What is the class for Amiloride (Midamor)

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Renal ENaC inhibitor

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What is the mechanism for Amiloride (Midamor)

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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

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What are the therapeutics for Amiloride (Midamor)

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Combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema, idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones); lithium-induced polyuria & toxicity, Liddle syndrome, mucocilliary clearance

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What are the important side effects for Amiloride (Midamor)

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Hyperkalemia in patients with renal failure or on ACE inhibitors

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What are the miscellaneous for Amiloride (Midamor)

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Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia), ACEi/ARB use; FeNa = 2%

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What is the class for Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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Aldosterone receptor antagonist

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What is the mechanism for Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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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

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What are the therapeutics for Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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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

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What are the important side effects for Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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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

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What are the miscellaneous for Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia); FeNa = 2%; requires a salt-restricted diet; only drug not requiring tubular lumen access

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What is the class for Eplerenone (Inspra)

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Potassium-sparing diuretic

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What is the mechanism for Eplerenone (Inspra)

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Block alodesterone; inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal tubule

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What are the therapeutics for Eplerenone (Inspra)

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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

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What are the important side effects for Eplerenone (Inspra)

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Hyperkalemia; much lower incidence of gynecomastia and mennorhagia

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What are the miscellaneous for Eplerenone (Inspra)

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Caution in renal failure, ACEi or ARB use, and in diabetics

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What is the class for Captopril (Capoten)

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short-acting ACE-I (vasodilators)

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What is the mechanism for Captopril (Capoten)

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Blocks endothelial ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor); as a side effect, also prevents breakdown of bradykinin (potent vasodilator)

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What are the therapeutics for Captopril (Capoten)

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CHF, left ventricular hypertrophy, post-MI (prevents left ventricular remodeling)

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What are the important side effects for Captopril (Capoten)

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Dry cough, angioedema, inhibits renal autoregulation, hypotension

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What are the miscellaneous for Captopril (Capoten)

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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

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What is the class for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)

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long-acting ACE-I (vasodilators)

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What is the mechanism for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)

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Blocks endothelial ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor); as a side effect, also prevents breakdown of bradykinin (potent vasodilator)

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What are the therapeutics for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)

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CHF, left ventricular hypertrophy, post-MI (prevents left ventricular remodeling)

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What are the important side effects for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)

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Dry cough, angioedema, decreased renal function, hypotension

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What are the miscellaneous for Lisinopril (Prinivil); Benazepril (Lotensin); Quinapril (Accupril); Ramipril (Altace)

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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

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What is the class for Enalapril (Vasotec)

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ACE-I (vasodilators)

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What is the mechanism for Enalapril (Vasotec)

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Blocks endothelial ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor); as a side effect, also prevents breakdown of bradykinin (potent vasodilator)

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What are the therapeutics for Enalapril (Vasotec)

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CHF, left ventricular hypertrophy, post-MI (prevents left ventricular remodeling)

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What are the important side effects for Enalapril (Vasotec)

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Dry cough, angioedema, decreased renal function, hypotension

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What are the miscellaneous for Enalapril (Vasotec)

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Metabolized to enalaprilat, a more active metabolite;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

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What is the class for Losartan (Cozaar); Valsartan (Diovan); Irbesartan (Avapro)

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Angiotensin II Recepter Blockers

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What is the mechanism for Losartan (Cozaar); Valsartan (Diovan); Irbesartan (Avapro)

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Competitive inhibition of angiotensin II in vascular endothelium

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What are the therapeutics for Losartan (Cozaar); Valsartan (Diovan); Irbesartan (Avapro)

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Fall in peripheral vascular resistance, w/little change in HR or CO; same uses as ACE-I

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What are the important side effects for Losartan (Cozaar); Valsartan (Diovan); Irbesartan (Avapro)

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Angioedema, decreased renal function, hypotension; dry cough less frequent than with ACE-I

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What are the miscellaneous for Losartan (Cozaar); Valsartan (Diovan); Irbesartan (Avapro)

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Contraindicated in pregnancy, renal artery stenosis, hyperkalemia, and prior angioedema (no ARB allowed, either); caution in renal failure

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What is the class for Aliskiren (Tekturna)

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Renin inhibitor

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What is the mechanism for Aliskiren (Tekturna)

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Renin inhibitor

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What are the therapeutics for Aliskiren (Tekturna)

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Not very effective

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What is the class for Diltiazem (Cardizem); Verapamil (Calan)

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Non-dihydropyridine Calcium channel blockers

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What is the mechanism for Diltiazem (Cardizem); Verapamil (Calan)

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Interact with L-type voltage gated plasma membrane Ca channel –> decreased calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle cell, preventing contraction; causes decreased contractility, firing rate of aberrant pacemaker sites, and conduction velocity; prolongs repolarization in SA node and AV node (–> decreases HR); less vasodilation

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What are the therapeutics for Diltiazem (Cardizem); Verapamil (Calan)

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Hypertension, anti-anginal (chronotropic effects –> decreased myocardial oxygen demand), SVT (class IV anti-arrhythymic)

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What are the important side effects for Diltiazem (Cardizem); Verapamil (Calan)

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Leg edema, bradycardia, AV nodal blockade, hypotension, worsening heart failure

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What are the other side effects for Diltiazem (Cardizem); Verapamil (Calan)

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Constipation (most common), headache, flushing

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What are the miscellaneous for Diltiazem (Cardizem); Verapamil (Calan)

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Contraindicated in overt decompensated heart failure, bradycardia, sinus node dysfunction, high-degree AV block

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What is the class for Amlodipine (Norvasc); Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Dihydropyridine Calcium channel blockers

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What is the mechanism for Amlodipine (Norvasc); Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Interact with L-type voltage gated plasma membrane Ca channel –> decreased calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle cell, preventing contraction; causes dilation of epicardial coronary arteries, arteriolar resistance arteries; less heart-specific activity

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What are the therapeutics for Amlodipine (Norvasc); Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Hypertension, Raynauds, angina (3rd choice drug)

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What are the important side effects for Amlodipine (Norvasc); Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Leg edema (less than 1st generation), heart failure, AV nodal blockade, reflex tachycardia (lipophilic agents gain entry to brain and depress vasomotor center, rapidly dropping BP; this causes more reflex sympathetic activation (leading to adverse CV effects); long-acting agents are less lipophilic, and will cause less sympathetic activation and initial fall in BP)

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What are the other side effects for Amlodipine (Norvasc); Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Constipation (most common), headache, flushing

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What are the miscellaneous for Amlodipine (Norvasc); Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Contraindicated in overt decompensated heart failure, bradycardia, sinus node dysfunction, high-degree AV block

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What is the class for Propranolol (Inderal)

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Nonselective ?-blocker

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What is the mechanism for Propranolol (Inderal)

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Nonselective ?-blocker; primarily reduces cardiac output

77
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What are the important side effects for Propranolol (Inderal)

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Bronchospasm, bradycardia (negative chronotrope), CHF (negative ionotrope), masking of hypoglycemia symptoms

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What are the other side effects for Propranolol (Inderal)

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Decreased exercise capacity, depression (crosses BBB), worsening symptoms of peripheral vascular disease

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What is the class for Metoprolol (Lopressor); Atenolol (Tenormin)

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?1-selective blocker

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What is the mechanism for Metoprolol (Lopressor); Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Moderately selective ?1 blockade

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What are the important side effects for Metoprolol (Lopressor); Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Less likely to have bronchospasm, hypoglycemic awareness, and depression

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What is the class for Bisoprolol (Zebeta); Nadolol (Corgard)

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?1-selective blocker

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What is the mechanism for Bisoprolol (Zebeta); Nadolol (Corgard)

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Moderately selective ?1 blockade

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What are the important side effects for Bisoprolol (Zebeta); Nadolol (Corgard)

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Less likely to have bronchospasm, hypoglycemic awareness, and depression

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What are the miscellaneous for Bisoprolol (Zebeta); Nadolol (Corgard)

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Longer-acting than other beta-blockers

86
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What is the class for Labetolol (Trandate)

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Combined ?? blocker

87
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What is the mechanism for Labetolol (Trandate)

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?1 blockade with vasodilatory effects

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What are the therapeutics for Labetolol (Trandate)

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Hypertensive urgency

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What is the class for Carvedilol (Coreg)

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Combined ?? blocker

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What is the mechanism for Carvedilol (Coreg)

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?1 blockade with vasodilatory effects

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What are the therapeutics for Carvedilol (Coreg)

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Acute coronary syndrome, CHF

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What is the class for Esmolol (Brevibloc)

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?1-selective blocker

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What are the therapeutics for Esmolol (Brevibloc)

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AV nodal blockade in unstable patients

94
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What are the miscellaneous for Esmolol (Brevibloc)

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Short half-life

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What is the class for Terazosin (Hytrin); Doxazosin (Cardura)

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?1-adrenergic receptor antagonist

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What is the mechanism for Terazosin (Hytrin); Doxazosin (Cardura)

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Blocks post-synaptic ?1-adrenergic receptor antagonist on vascular smooth muscle

97
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What are the therapeutics for Terazosin (Hytrin); Doxazosin (Cardura)

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BPH; second-tier meds (use when other condition around, not for isolated hypertension)

98
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What are the important side effects for Terazosin (Hytrin); Doxazosin (Cardura)

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Orthostatic hypotension, fluid retention, worsening angina (secondary to reflex tachycardia)

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What is the class for Clonidine (Catapres)

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Central ?2-agonist

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What is the mechanism for Clonidine (Catapres)

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Stimulation of central ?2a adrenergic receptors –> reduction in sympathetic outflow from vasomotor systems in brainstem; inhibition of renin release (secondary to decreased sympathetic tone)

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What are the important side effects for Clonidine (Catapres)

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Rebound HTN if abruptly stopped; moderate orthostatic hypotension

102
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What are the other side effects for Clonidine (Catapres)

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Sedation, dry mouth, fatigue, depression

103
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What is the class for ?-methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Central ?2-agonist

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What is the mechanism for ?-methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Stimulation of central ?2a adrenergic receptors –> reduction in sympathetic outflow from vasomotor systems in brainstem; inhibition of renin release (secondary to decreased sympathetic tone)

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What are the therapeutics for ?-methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Hypertension of pregnancy (only)

106
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What are the important side effects for ?-methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Rebound HTN if abruptly stopped; moderate orthostatic hypotension

107
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What are the other side effects for ?-methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Sedation, dry mouth, fatigue, depression

108
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What are the miscellaneous for ?-methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Takes place of dopa, so less NE (also, methyl-NE activates ?2)

109
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What is the class for Reserpine (Serpalan)

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Ganglion blocking agent (adrenergic neuron blocking agent)

110
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What is the mechanism for Reserpine (Serpalan)

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Blocks transport of NE, DA, and 5HIAA into storage granules in PNS and CNS –> less neurotransmitter available when nerves are stimulated

111
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What are the therapeutics for Reserpine (Serpalan)

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Decrease cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance

112
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What are the important side effects for Reserpine (Serpalan)

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Sedation, mental depression, Parkinsonism symptoms

113
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What is the class for Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Direct (vasodilators)

114
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What is the mechanism for Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Relax smooth muscle of peripheral arterioles

115
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What are the therapeutics for Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Hypertensive urgency; patients with BOTH advanced CHF and hypertension

116
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What are the important side effects for Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Drug-induced lupus

117
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What are the other side effects for Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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reflex tachycardia

118
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What are the miscellaneous for Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Serves as an antioxidant, preventing oxidation of NO

119
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What is the class for Minoxidil (Loniten)

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Direct (vasodilators)

120
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What is the mechanism for Minoxidil (Loniten)

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Relax smooth muscle of peripheral arterioles

121
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What are the therapeutics for Minoxidil (Loniten)

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Refractory hypertension; hair loss

122
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What are the important side effects for Minoxidil (Loniten)

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Pericardial effusion; hirsutism

123
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What are the other side effects for Minoxidil (Loniten)

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reflex tachycardia

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What are the miscellaneous for Minoxidil (Loniten)

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Smooth muscle relaxation by opening cardiovascular ATP-sensitive potassium channels

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