Cardiovascular Medications that Lower Blood Pressure Flashcards

1
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ACE Inhibitors

A

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Dry Cough, Increased Potassium, Hypotension, Angioedema

Helpful Hints - Ends in “pril”, A Coughing Enzyme, Ace Swells the Face

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2
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ACE Inhibitors

Lotensin

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(Benazepril)

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3
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ACE Inhibitors

Vasotec

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(Enalapril)

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4
Q

ACE Inhibitors

Zestril

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(Lisinopril)

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5
Q

ACE Inhibitors

Altace

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(Ramipril)

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6
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ARBs

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Angiotensin Recepter Blockers (ARBs)

Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Hypotension, Increased Potassium

Helpful Hints - Ends in “sartan”

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7
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ARBs

Avapro

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(Irbesartan)

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8
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ARBs

Cozaar

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(Losartan)

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9
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ARBs

Benicar

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(Olmesartan)

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10
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ARBs

Diovan

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(Valsartan)

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11
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Beta Blockers

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Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Hypotension, Bradycardia

Helpful Hints - Ends in “lol”

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12
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Beta Blockers

Tenormin

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(Atenolol)

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13
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Beta Blockers

Coreg

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(Carvedilol)

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14
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Beta Blockers

Lopressor

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(Metoprolol Tartrate)

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15
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Beta Blockers

Toprol XL

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(Metoprolol Succinate)

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16
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Beta Blockers

Bystolic

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(Nebivolol)

17
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Beta Blockers

Inderal

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(Propranolol)

18
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Calcium Channel Blockers

A

Common Indications - Hypertension

Side Effects - Hypotension, Diltiazem/Verapamil Only - Bradycardia

19
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers

Norvasc

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(Amlodipine)

20
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers

Cardizem

A

(Diltiazem)

21
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Calcium Channel Blockers

Procardia

A

(Nifedipine)

22
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers

Verelan

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(Verapamil)

23
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers

Lotrel

A

(Amlodipine/Benazepril)

24
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Alpha Agonists

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Common Indications - Hypertension

Side Effects - Hypotension

25
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Alpha Agonists

Catapres

A

(clonidine)

26
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Diuretics

A

Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Hypotension, Electrolyte changes

Ends in “ide” or “one”, “water pills”

27
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Diuretics

Thalitone

A

(chlorthalidone)

28
Q

Diuretics

Lasix

A

(furosemide)

29
Q

Diuretics

Microzide

A

(hydrochlorothiazide)

30
Q

Diuretics

Dyazide

A

(HCTZ/triamterene)

31
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Diuretics

Aldactone

A

(spironolactone)

32
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Diuretics

Zestoretic

A

(lisinopril/HCTZ)

33
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Diuretics

Hyzaar

A

(losartan/HCTZ)

34
Q

Diuretics

Diovan HCT

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(valsartan/HCTZ)

35
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Vasodilators

A

Common Indications - Heart Failure, Angina

Side Effects - Hypotension, Headache

36
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Vasodilators

Apresoline

A

(hydralazine)

37
Q

Vasodilators

Imdur

A

(isosorbide mononitrate)

38
Q

Vasodilators

Nitrostat

A

(nitroglycerin sublingual)

39
Q

Vasodilators

Nitro-Dur

A

(nitroglycerin transdermal)