Cardiac Drugs- angiotensin receptor antagonists Flashcards

1
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ARB examples

A

-sartan losartan, candesartan, valsartan

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ARB indications

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hypertension, post MI, heart failure

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ARB MOA

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Block angiotensin 2 receptors (so instead of inhibiting formation, inhibits receptors so they can’t increase BP)

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ARB side effects

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kidney injury and high potassium levels

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ARB cautions

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Afro-caribbean, kidney issues

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