Antihypertensives - GENERAL Flashcards
1
Q
ACE INHIBITORS (ACEi)
A
Typically taken OD
Take first dose at bedtime
Ramipril
Lisinopril
Perindopril (30-60 mins before food)
Enalapril
Captopril (BD)
Fosinipril
Imidapril
Moexipril
Quinapril
Trandolapril
2
Q
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB)
A
Candesartan
Losartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan
Telmisartan
Azilsartan
Eprosartan
Olmesartan
3
Q
Warning signs
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- Water retention
- heaviness in centre of chest triggered by effort or emotion
- Depression
- Extreme tiredness, thirst or excessive urination
- Irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, nausea.
- Pain or tightness in legs while exercising that disappears at rest.
- Dizziness, light-headedness on standing, blurred vision (postural hypotension)
4
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Monitoring
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BP
HR
Renal function
Serum electrolytes