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Antihypertensives Flashcards

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Q

What are the two ways drugs can reduce blood pressure?

A

Reduce blood volume

Dilate arteries

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What are the three groups of direct acting vasodilators?

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Calcium antagonists
Potassium channel activators
Cardiac nucleotides

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What are amlodipine, nifedipine, verapamil examples of?

A

Calcium antagonists

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What are side effects of calcium antagonists?

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Ankle oedema, headaches

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What are Minoxidil and hydralazine examples of ?

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Potassium channel activators (open K ATP channels)

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What are epoprostenol, adenosine, GTN?

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Cardiac nucleotides

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What are captopril, ramipril, enalapril examples of?

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ACE. inhibitors

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What are losartan, Valsartan, candesartan examples of?

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Angiotensin receptor blockers

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What are Eplerenone, spironalactone examples of?

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Aldosterone receptor antagonists

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When are atenolol, propranolol contraindicated?

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In asthma, COPD, diabetes

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