Cardiovascular drugs Flashcards
Antiherpertensive medication contraindicated in pregnancy
Losartan
_______increases heart rate in a dose department manner
Minoxidil
- vasodialtor
- causes severe tchycardia that must be controlled with Beta blcokers
Action of nifedipine in response to essential hypertension
decreases calcium influx into smooth muscle
- Prototype L-type calcium channel blocker
- Plasma renin level may increase as a result of the compensatory response
Group of drug groups is most likely to cause postural hypotension
alpha1 - selective receptor blocker
what is the most common manifestation of ACE inhibitor intolerance?
incessant cough
constipation is a common side effect of __________
verapamil
- l-type calcium channels in the colon
prazosin and atenolol both ___________
increase sympathetic outflow from the CNS
________associated with hematologic abnormalities
methyldopa
_______ often cause mild hyperglycemia
Thiazide
Metoprolol and verapamil __________ PR inteval
Increase
- depresseion of calcium dependentd processes in the heart, therefore bradycardia and increased PR interval
used in severe hypertensive emergencies, is short acting and acts on a G-protein coupled receptor, and must be given by IV infusion
Fenoldopam
Very short actig and acts by releasing nitric oxide
Nitroprusside
Hydrochlorothiazide/chlorthalidone
Diuretics
Blocks Na/Cl transported in distal convoluted tubule
Used in hypertension and mild edema
AE: hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia
Furosemide
Block Na/K/2Cl transporter in thick ascending limb
Used in hypertension, heart failure, edema, hypercalcemia
AE; hypokalemia, hypovolemia, ototoxicity
Clonidine
Agonist at alpha 2 receptors in CNS this results in decreased SANS ouitflow
used in hypertension
AE: sedation, danger of severe rebound hypertension if suddently stopped
Methyldopa
Prodrug converted to methylnorepinephrine in CNS with effects like clonidine
Used in hypertension
AE: sedation, induces hemolytic antibodies
verapamil blocks ___________
P-glycoprotein transporter
Hydralazine
Probably causes release of nitroc oxide by endothelial cells. causes arteriolar dilation
Used in hypertension, also used heart failure in combiantion with isosorbide dinitrate
AE: rachycardia, salt and water retention, lupus-like syndrome
Minoxidil
Prodrug, sulfate metabolite opens K channels, causes arteriolar smooth muscle hyperpolarization and vasodilation
Used in severe hypertension and male pattern baldness
AE: marked tachycardia, salt and water retention, hirsutism
Nitroprusside
Releases, NO from drug molecule
Parenteral
used in hypertensive emergency and acute cardiac decompensation
AE: Excessive hypotension; tachycardia, calt and water retention. Prolonged infusion may cause thocyanate and cyanide toxicity
Diazoxide
K channel opener in smooth muscle, secretory cells
Used in hypertensive emergency and hypoglycemia due to insulin secreting tumors
AE: hyperglycemia, edema, excessive hypotension
Fenoldopam
D1 agonist. causes arteriolar dialtion
Used in hypertensive emergencies
AE: excessive hypotension; tachycardia, salt and water retention, angina
Aliskiren
Renin inhibitor, reduces angiotensin I synthesis
used in hypertension
AE: angioedema, renal impairment
Captopril
ACE inhibitor. reduces angiotensin II synthesis
used in hypertension, diabetes, renal disease, heart failure
AE: cough, hyperkalemia, teratogen