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1
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Anti-hypertensive Drugs?

A 
Vasodilators
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
B-Blockers
Calcium Antagonists
Diuretics
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Diuretic mechanism for treatment of hypertension?

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Inhibits reabsorption of water and Na+ in the loop of Henle or distal tubule –> reduces volume –> reduces BP

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3
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Diuretic example for hypertension?

A

Bendrofluazide

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Bendrofluazide

A

Thiazide diuretic
Used for treatment of hypertension
Side effects - tiredness, arrthymias, diabetes, gout

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B-blocker mechanism for treatment of hypertension?

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Block B1 receptors - blocks stimulation of Gs

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6
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B-blocker example for hypertension?

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Atenolol

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Atenolol

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B-blocker
Used for treatment of hypertension
Side effects - tiredness, cold peripheries..

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Hypertensive drug never to be used in a patient with asthma/COPD?

A

B-blockers

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Ca+ channel antagonist mechanism for treatment of hypertension?

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Blocks L-type channels - decreased calcium entry, decreased contractility

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10
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Ca+ channel antagonist example for hypertension?

A

Amlodipine

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Amlodipine

A

Ca+ channel antagonist
Used for treatment of hypertension
Side effects - ankle swelling

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12
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Vasodilator Drug Class

A

Alpha Blockers

ACEI

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Alpha blocker mechanism for treatment of hypertension?

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Blocks vascular alpha1-adrenoceptors - decreased TPR and MABP

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14
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Alpha blocker example for hypertension?

A

Prazosin

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15
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Prazosin

A

Alpha blocker

Used in treatment of hypertension

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ACEI mechanism for treatment of hypertension?

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Blocks the conversion of angiotensin I - angiotensin II

17
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ACEI example for treatment of hypertension?

A

Lisinopril

18
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Lisinopril

A

ACEI
Used in treatment of hypertension
Side effects - dry cough
NEVER USE IN PREGNANCY

19
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Class of diuretics that act on the distal tubule

A

Thiazide diuretics

20
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Class of diuretics that act on the thick ascending loop of Henle

A

Loop diuretics

21
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Has side effects that include

tiredness, arrthymias, diabetes, gout

A

Bendrofluazide

22
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Has side effects that includes tiredness and cold peripheries

A

B-blockers

Atenolol

23
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Has side effects including ankle swelling

A

Amlodipine ( ca2+ channel antagonisti)

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