Cardiac Drugs- angiotensin receptor antagonists Flashcards
1
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ARB examples
A
-sartan losartan, candesartan, valsartan
2
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ARB indications
A
hypertension, post MI, heart failure
3
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ARB MOA
A
Block angiotensin 2 receptors (so instead of inhibiting formation, inhibits receptors so they can’t increase BP)
4
Q
ARB side effects
A
kidney injury and high potassium levels
5
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ARB cautions
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Afro-caribbean, kidney issues