ARBs Flashcards
1
Q
Losartan (g)
A
Cozaar (b)
1
Q
Valsartan (g)
A
Diovan (b)
2
Q
Losartan/HCTZ (g)
A
Hyzaar (b)
3
Q
MOA
A
prevents binding of angiotensin II to angiotensin II receptors on muscles surrounding blood vessels resulting in vasodilation (dilation of blood vessels)
4
Q
common adverse effects
A
dizziness
upper respiratory infections
5
Q
rare adverse effects
A
angioedema
rhabdomylasis
6
Q
counseling pts.
A
take daily, do not double up on doses.
7
Q
clinical pearls
A
pts will not take an ACEi and ARB together.
