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Drug class for Propranolol

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sympatholytics: peripheral adrenergic ‘r’ blockers-beta blockers

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MoA for Propranolol

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adrenergic B1 & B2 receptor inhibitor: reduction in myocardial oxygen demand

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Indications for Propranolol

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angina, HTN, tachyarrhythmias, essential tremor, migraine Px, anxiety

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SE/ADRs for Propranolol

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fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression

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Contra-indications for Propranolol

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hypersensitivity, bradycardia, heart block, uncompensated HF, severe depression, bronchospasm

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Dx-Dx interactions for Propranolol

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ethanol (may increase or decrease conc)

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Monitoring for Propranolol

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BP, chest pain, HR, LFTs

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What might Propranolol mask?

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hypoglycemia

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Drug class for Metoprolol

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sympatholytics: peripheral adrenergic ‘r’ blocker-beta blocker

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MoA for Metoprolol

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selective B1 adrenergic receptor inhibitor

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Indications for Metoprolol

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angina, HTN, hemodynamically stable post MI

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SE/ADRs for Metoprolol

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fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, bradycardia, rebound angina/HTN, hypotension

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Contra-indications for Metoprolol

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hypersensitivity, bradycardia, heart block, uncompensated heart failure, severe depression

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Dx-Dx interactions for Metoprolol

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multiple

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Monitoring for Metoprolol

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BP, HR, LFTs

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Drug class for Atenolol

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sympatholytics: peripheral adrenergic ‘r’ blockers-beta blockers

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MoA for Atenolol

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selective B1 adrenergic receptor inhibitor

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Indications for Atenolol

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angina, HTN, hemodynamically stable post MI

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SE/ADRs for Atenolol

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fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, bradycardia, rebound angina, HTN, hypotension

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Contra-indications for Atenolol

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hypersensitivity bradycardia, heart block, uncompensated heart failure, severe depression

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Dx-Dx interactions for Atenolol

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multiple

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Monitoring for Atenolol

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BP, HR, eGFR

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Drug class for Prazosin

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alpha-blocker

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MoA for Prazosin

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selective alpha1 blocker which relaxes smooth muscle in arteries, veins, & prostate

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Indications for Prazosin

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HTN, off-label: PTSD, Raynaud’s phenomenon

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SE/ADRs for Prazosin

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postural hypotension, nausea, drowsiness, syncope, palpitations, dizziness, ‘floppy iris’ syndrome

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Contra-indications for Prazosin

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orthostatic hypotension

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Dx-Dx interactions for Prazosin

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PDE-5 blockers (Tadalafil), anti-hypertensive meds

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Monitoring for Prazosin

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BP, BUN, eGFR, syncopal episodes

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PG category for Prazosin

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C but avoid

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Drug class for Carvedilol

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B1, B2, A1 blockers

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MoA for Carvedilol

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mixed alpha, beta receptor inhibitor

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Indications for Carvedilol

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angina (off label), HTN, stable HF, stable post MI

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SE/ADRs for Carvedilol

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fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, bradycardia, rebound angina/HTN, hypotension

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Contra-indications for Carvedilol

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hypersensitivity, bradycardia, heart block, uncompensated HF, severe depression, bronchospasm, severe liver failure

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Dx-Dx interactions for Carvedilol

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multiple

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Monitoring for Carvedilol

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BP, HR, eGFR, LFTs

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Drug class for Clonidine

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centrally acting A2 agonist

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MoA for Clonidine

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stimulates A2 receptors in brain stem which stimulates inhibitory neuron resulting in reduced sympathetic outflow from CNS which results in reduction in TPR

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Indications for Clonidine

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HTN (immediate release form), ADHD (extended release form), Narcotic addiction

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SE/ADRs for Clonidine

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bradycardia, drowsiness, HA, rash, xerostomia, weakness

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Contra-indications for Clonidine

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pre-existing CNS depression, severe CAD, caution in CKD, recent AMI, stroke

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Dx-Dx interactions for Clonidine

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meds altering AV/SA nodal function, ethanol

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Monitoring for Clonidine

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BP, mental status, HR

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PG category for Clonidine

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C but avoid

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Drug class for Methyldopa

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centrally acting A2 agonist

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MoA for Methyldopa

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central alpha-adrenergic inhibition decrease sympathetic outflow to heart, kidneys, peripheral vasculature

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Indications for Methyldopa

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HTN in PG

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SE/ADRs for Methyldopa

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depression, anxiety, dry mouth, hemolytic anemia, liver disease, edema

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Contra-indications for Methyldopa

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hepatic disease

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Dx-Dx interactions for Methyldopa

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MAO inhibitors

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Monitoring for Methyldopa

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LFT, CrCl, BP, eGFR

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Drug class for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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renin-angiotensin inhibitors: ACEI

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MoA for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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competitive inhibitor of ACE preventing conversion of A1 to A2, decreasing vasoconstriction by A2 & decreases aldosterone secretion

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Indications for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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HTN, HF, LV dysfunction after MI, diabetic nephropathy

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SE/ADRs for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema

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Contra-indications for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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hx angioedema, concurrent use of Aliskerin in diabetic patients, bilateral renal artery stenosis, PG; not w/ ARBs

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Dx-Dx interactions for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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don’t use w/ ARBs, Aliskerin

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Monitoring for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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BP, serum, K+, eGFR, BUN, weight, CBC, liver function

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PG category for Captopril, Lisinopril, Fosinopril

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Drug class for Losartan

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angiotensin receptor blockers: ARBs

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MoA for Losartan

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selectively & competitively blocks AT1 & AT2

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Indications for Losartan

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HTN, diabetic nephropathy in T2DM, stroke risk reduction in HTN, LVH

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SE/ADRs for Losartan

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esp in people w/ T2DM: chest pain, fatigue, hypoglycemia, diarrhea, UTI; hyperkalemia

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Contra-indications for Losartan

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not w/ Aliskerin or ACE inhibitors

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Dx-Dx for Losartan

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multiple (see contra-indications)

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Monitoring for Losartan

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BP, K+, eGFR, BUN, CBC, HR, wt

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PG category for Losartan

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do not use

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What does Losartan increase the excretion of?

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Drug class for Aliskirin

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direct renin inhibitor

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MoA for Aliskirin

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direct rening inhibitor that prevents conversion of angiotensinogen to AT1 which reduces conversion to AT2 producing arteriolar vasodilation

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Indications for Aliskirin

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SE/ADRs for Aliskirin

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hyperkalemia, hypotension

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Contra-indications for Aliskirin

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don’t use w/ ACEI’s or ARB’s, hereditary or prior angioedema, concomitant use w/ Itraconazole

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Dx-Dx interactions for Aliskirin

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decrease effect of Furosemide, NSAIDs decrease effect of Aliskirin, not w/ grapefruit juice

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Monitoring for Aliskirin

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BP, serum K+, BUN, serum creatinine

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PG category for Aliskirin

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Drug class for Amlodipine

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vasodilator: CCB DHP

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MoA for Amlodipine

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vasodilation due to blocking Ca channels in vascular smooth muscle & myocardium

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Indications for Amlodipine

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angina (chronic stable & vasospastic), HTN

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SE/ADRs for Amlodipine

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nausea, palpitations, peripheral edema, elderly-hypotension

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Contra-indications for Amlodipine

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hypersensitivity

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Dx-Dx interactions for Amlodipine

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grapefruit juice

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Monitoring for Amlodipine

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BP, chest pain

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Drug class for Nifedipine

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vasodilator: CCB DHP

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MoA for Nifedipine

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vasodilation due to blocking Ca channels in vascular smooth muscle & myocardium

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Indications for Nifedipine

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angina (chronic stable & vasospastic), HTN

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SE/ADRs for Nifedipine

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nausea, HA, palpitations, peripheral edema, elderly-hypotension

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Contra-indications for Nifedipine

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hypersensitivity

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Dx-Dx interactions for Nifedipine

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grapefruit juice

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Monitoring for Nifedipine

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BP, chest pain

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Drug class for Diltiazem

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vasodilators: CCB NDHP

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MoA for Diltiazem

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dilate coronary arteries & decrease myocardial oxygen demands

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Indications for Diltiazem

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angina, HTN, A fib, A flutter, PSVT

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SE/ADRs for Diltiazem

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edema, HA, dyspepsia

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Contra-indications for Diltiazem

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bradycardia, SSS if no pacer

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Dx-Dx interactions for Diltiazem

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grapefruit juice

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Monitoring for Diltiazem

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BP, chest pain, LFTs

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Drug class for Verapamil

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vasodilators: CCB NDHP

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MoA for Verapamil

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dilate coronary arteries & decrease myocardial oxygen demands

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Indications for Verapamil

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angina, HTN, A fib, A flutter, PSVT

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SE/ADRs for Verapamil

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HA, gingival hyperplasia, constipation, fatigue

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Contra-indications for Verapamil

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bradycardia, SSS if no pacer

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Dx-Dx interactions for Verapamil

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grapefruit juice

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Monitoring for Verapamil

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BP, chest pain, LFTs

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NDHP CCBs (Diltiazem & Verapamil) should not be used in combo with?

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beta blockers

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Drug class for Hydralazine

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vasodilator: direct acting

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MoA for Hydralazine

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direct acting arteriolar vasodilator

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Indications for Hydralazine

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urgent to emergent BP reduction; preclampsia & eclampsia

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SE/ADRs for Hydralazine

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angina, orthostatic hypotension, depression, peripheral neuritis, SLE-like syndrome

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Contra-indications for Hydralazine

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mitral valve rheumatic heart disease, CAD

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Dx-Dx interactions for Hydralazine

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anti-hypertensive meds

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Monitoring for Hydralazine

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BP, HR, CBC, ANA

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PG category for Hydralazine

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PG C but avoid if possible

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Drug class for HCTZ

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diuretics: thiazides

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MoA for HCTZ

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Na-Cl symporter inhibition in DCT increasing Na & Cl excretion max 5% of filtered NaCl

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Indications for HCTZ

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HTN, edema in nephrotic syndrome, lithium induced diabetes insipidus (off label)

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SE/ADRs for HCTZ

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rare vertigo, anorexia, nausea, photosensitivity, QT prolongation, hypokalemia

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Contra-indications for HCTZ

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sulfa sensitivity, hypersensitivity

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Dx-Dx interactions for HCTZ

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beta blockers increase risk of hyperglycemia, may decrease renal excretion Li; NSAIDs

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Monitoring for HCTZ

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serum K+, glucose, BP

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Drug class for Chlorthalidone

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diuretics: ‘thiazide-like’

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MoA for Chlorthalidone

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Na-Cl symporter inhibition in DCT increasing Na & Cl excretion max 5% of filtered NaCl

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Indications for Chlorthalidone

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HTN, edema in nephrotic syndrome, lithium induced diabetes insipidus (off label)

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SE/ADRs for Chlorthalidone

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rare vertigo, anorexia, nausea, photosensitivity; QT prolongation, hypokalemia

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Contra-indications for Chlorthalidone

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sulfa sensitivity, hypersensitivity

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Dx-Dx interactions for Chlorthalidone

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beta blockers increase risk of hyperglycemia, may decrease renal excretion Li; NSAIDs

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Monitoring for Chlorthalidone

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serum K+, glucose, BP

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Drug class for Triamterene

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diuretic adjunct: K+ sparing

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MoA for Triamterene

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direct inhibitor of Na influx in DCT & CCT

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Indications for Triamterene

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hypokalemia

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SE/ADRs for Triamterene

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hypotension, edema, constipation, dyspnea, hyperkalemia

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Contra-indications for Triamterene

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hypersensitivity, hyperkalemia

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Dx-Dx interactions for Triamterene

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other K+ retaining drugs

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Monitoring for Triamterene

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serum electrolytes, CrCl, BUN

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