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1
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Loop diuretics (they act on the thick part of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle)

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Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsemide

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Thiazides (they act at the distal tubule, blocking reaborption of 3-5% of Na+)

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(Diuretics)

HCTZ

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K+ sparing Diuretics (they act at DCT and collecting duct)

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Spironolactone

Eplerenone

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4
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Digoxin (digitalis)

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(Inotropic)

Cardiac glycoside. Inotropic (HFrEF), supraventricular arrhythmia.

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5
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Sympathetomimetic amines (beta-adrenergic agonists)

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Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isoproterenol, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine

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6
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Phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor (second line Heart Failure Tx)

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(Inotropic)

Milrinone

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7
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ADH-Vasopressin (IV)

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Used for Peripheral vasoconstriction in vasodilatory shock.

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ACE inhibitors

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(Vasodilatory)
‘ - pril’
Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Trandolapril

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ARB (Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker)

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(Vasodilatory)
‘ - artan’
Losartan, Candesartan, Valsartan

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10
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Calcium-ion channel blocker

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(Vasodilatory)
Verapamil
Dilitazem
Dihydropyridines (Nefidipine, Amlodipine, Felodipine)

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Direct-Acting Vasodilators

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Hydralazine
Minoxidil
Sodium nitroprusside
Fenoldopam

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12
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Organic Nitrates

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(Vasodilatory)

Nitroglycerin

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13
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Natriuretic peptides

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(Vasodilatory)

Nesiritide (synthetic BNP)

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14
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Phosphodiesterase - 5 inhibitor

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(Vasodilatory)

Sildenafil

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15
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Alpha-1-adrenergic receptor antagonist (alpha blocker)

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Prazosin
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Phentolamine
Phenoxybenzamine
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Alpha-2 agonists

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Clonidine, Guanabenz, Alpha-methyldopa

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17
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Beta-blocker

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Carvedilol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Esmolol, Labetolol

18
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Procainamide and Quinidine

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Class IA (fast Na+ channel blockers) Anti-Arrhythmic

19
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Lidocaine, Mexiletine

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Class IB (fast Na+ channel blockers) Anti-Arrhythmic

20
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Propafenone, Flecainide

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Class IC (fast Na+ channel blockers) Anti-Arrhythmic

21
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Class II Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs?

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Beta-blockers (metoprolol, Esmolol, Propanolol)

22
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Amiodarone

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Class III (K+ channel blocker) Anti-Arrhythmic

23
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Sotalol

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Class III (K+ channel blocker) Anti-Arrhythmic

24
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Dofetilide

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Class III (K+ channel blocker) Anti-Arrhythmic

25
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Ibutilide

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Class III (K+ channel blocker) Anti-Arrhythmic

26
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Dronedarone

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Class III (K+ channel blocker) Anti-Arrhythmic

27
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Class IV Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs?

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Calcium channel blockers (non-dihydropiridine): Dilitazem, Verapamil

28
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Class III Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs?

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K+ Channel blockers: Amiodarone, Sotalol, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone.

29
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Aspirin (COX inhibitor)

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Anti-platelet drug

30
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Dipyridamole

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Anti-platelet drug

31
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ADP receptor inhibitors

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(Anti-platelet drug)
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Triclopidine
Ticagrelor
32
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Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa

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(Anti-platelet drug)
Abciximab
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban

33
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Anticoagulant drug

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Warfarin, Heparin (UHF, LMWH - enoxaparin)

34
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Factor Xa inhibitor

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Fondaparinux, Rivaroxiban, Apixaban, Edoxaban

35
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Direct Thrombin inhibitors

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Dabigatran, Argatroban, Bivalirudin, Desirudin

36
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Thrombolytics / Fibrinolytic

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Urokinae, Alteplase, Reteplase, Tenecteplase

37
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What vasodilatory drug causes lupus-like syndrome as a side effect ?

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Hydralazine (direct acting arteriolar vasodilator)

38
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What vasodilatory drug causes CNS effects (blurred vision, nausea, as a side effect ?

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Sodium nitroprusside (vasodilator)

39
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What vasodilatory drug causes peripheral edema as a side effect ?

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Calcium channel blockers (mainly act on venous system)

40
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Which drugs are used to treat PHEochromocytoma (cathecholamine secreting tumor) ?

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PHEnoxybenzamine, PHEntolamine (Alpha blockers)

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