Cardiology drugs Flashcards

1
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Capoten

A

captopril, ACEI, highest incidence of cough. BID HAS A SULFA MOIETY!

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2
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Vasotec

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Enalapril, ACEI

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3
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Zestril

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Lisinopril, ACEI, most common in US

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4
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Prinivil

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Lisinopril, ACEI, most common in US

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5
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Altace

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Ramipril, ACEI, highest tissue ACE inhibition, not yet generic

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6
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Mavik

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Trandolapril, ACEI, AA patients requre higher doses

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7
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Cozaar

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Losartan, ARB

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8
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Avapro

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Irbesartan, ARB

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9
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Atacand

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Candesartan, ARB

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10
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Benicar

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Olmesartan, ARB

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11
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Micardis

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Telmisartan, ARB

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12
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Diovan

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Valsartan, ARB

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13
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Tekturna

A

Aliskiren, Direct Renin Inhibitor

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14
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Tenormin

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Atenolol, BB, B1 selective

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15
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Zebeta

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Bisoprolol, BB, B1 selective

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16
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Lopressor

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Metoprolol, BB, B1 selective

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17
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Toprol-XL

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Metoprolol, BB, B1 selective

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18
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Inderal (LA)

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Propranolol, BB, Nonselective

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19
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Coreg (CR)

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Carvedilol, BB, a1 blocker

20
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Trandate

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Labetalol, BB, a1 blocker

21
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Hydrochlorothiazide

A

Thiazide, most common in US

22
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Chlorthalidone

A

thiazide, more hypokalemia than HCTZ, longer duriaton of action

23
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Indapamide

A

Thiazide, fewer metabolic effects

24
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Zaroxolyn

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Metolazone, thiazide, not used for HTN

25
Q

Lasix

A

Furosemide, loop diuretic

26
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Bumex

A

Bumetanide, loop

27
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Demadex

A

Torsemide, loop

28
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Edecrin

A

Ethacrynic acid, loop, only if no other option

29
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Amiloride

A

K+ sparing diuretic, rarely used as a single agent, Liddle’s syndrome

30
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Dyrenium

A

Triamterene, K+ sparing, rarely used as a single agent.

31
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Norvasc

A

Amlodipine, Dihydropyridine CCB

32
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Plendil

A

Felodipine, Dihydropyridine CCB

33
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Cardene SR

A

Nicardipine, Dihydropyridine CCB

34
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Adalat CC

A

Nifedipine, dihydropyridine CCB

35
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Procardia XL

A

Nifedipine, dihydropyridine CCB

36
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Cardizem

A

Diltiazem, Non-DHP CCB

37
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Verelan

A

Verapamil, Non-DHP CCB

38
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Aldactone

A

Spironolactone, Aldosterone receptor blocker, HF

39
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Inspra

A

Eplerenone, Aldosterone receptor blockers

40
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Catapres

A

Clonidine, Central a2 agonist

41
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Aldomet

A

Methyldopa, central a2 agonist

42
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Intuniv

A

Guanfacine, central a2 agonist, also used in ADHD

43
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Tenex

A

Guanfacine, Central a2 agonist, also used in ADHD

44
Q

Hydralazine

A

Vasoilators, should be used with loop, fluid retention, tachycardia, Lupus like syndrome

45
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Minoxidil

A

Vasodilator, use with loop diuretic, fluid retention, hirsutism, pericardial effusion