Cardiac Drugs (and AEs) Flashcards
ACE Inhibitors (-pril)
indicated for HTN
hypotension (+)
dry cough
skin rash
ARBs (-artan)
HTN
hypotension
dizziness
lightheadedness
Anticoagulant and Antiplatlets
prevent thrombosis
bleeds
beta blocker (adrenergic antagonist)- “lol”
HTN, arrythmia, angina, HF
hypotension
dry cough/bronchospasm
GI probs, limits HR response to exercise
calcium channel blockers
HTN, arrythma, Angina
hypotension
dizziness
foot/ankle swelling
Statins
Hyperlipidemia
muscle pain
GI probs
inc blood sugar
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
hyperlipidemia
joint/muscle pain
stuffy nose/sore throat
diuretics
Thiazides
HTN, HF
hypotension
fluid depletion
inc urination and electorlyte imblance
loop diuretics
HTN, HF
hypotension
fluid depletion
inc urination and electorlyte imblance
diuretics
Potassium-Sparing
HTHN, HF
hypotension
fluid depletion
inc urination and electorlyte imblance
Nitrates
HTN Angina
HA
hypotension/dizziness
Vaosodilator
HTN
dizziness/light headedness
reflex tachy
