Cardiovasular Drugs Flashcards
Stages of hypertension
Stage 1- sustained systolic bp of 130-139 or sustained diastolic of 80-89
Stage 2- sustained systolic > 139 or sustained diastolic of > 89
What is the Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Hormone system within body that is essential for the regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance
Primarily regulated by rate of of renal blood flow
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Examples of ACE inhibitors
- Lisinopril
- Enalapril
- Benzaperil
- Perindopril
- Ramipril
Indications of lisinopril
(ACE inhibitor- inhibits conversion of Angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2 which causes increased BP, vasoconstriction)
- Hypertension
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Congestive heart failure
Mechanism of action of lisinopril(ACE inhibitor)
- Suppress RAA (renin-angiotensin aldosterone) system and simultaneously inhibits bradykinin degradation
Bradikinin is a a compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels
Adverse effects of lisinopril
Common:
- Photosensitivity
- Reduced vision
- Headache
- Hypotension
- Conjunctivitis
Distinguishing side effects:
- cough,
- taste disturbance
Serious side effects:
- Hypersensitivity: angioedema, eyelid edema
Ocular side effects:
- Blur,
- dry eye,
- conjunctival/retinal hemorrhage,
- diplopia
Angioedema:
Topical opthalmic interactions with lisinopril (ACE inhibitor)
- Betaxolol, levobunolol, timolol: additive hypotension risk
- Brimonidine(glaucoma): additive hypotension risk
- Oxymetasoline: antagonizes antihypertensive effects
Caution: Connective tissue disease: Sjorgen’s syndrome( A chronic autoimmune disease affecting salivary glands and tear glands)
Angiotensin 2 blockers examples
- Losartan
- Valsartan
- Irbesartan
Indications of losartan
(Angiotensin 2 blocker)
- Hypertension
- Congestive heart failure
- Stroke prevention
- Diabetic nephropathy
Mechanism of action of losartan
Selective antagonist of angiotensin 2 AT1 receptor
Adverse effects to Losartan
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Hypotension
- Angioedema
Topical interactions:
- Betaxolol, levobunonol, timolol: additive hypotension risk
- Brimonidine for glaucoma: additive hypotension risk
- Oxymetazoline: antagonises antihypertensive effects
Examples of Calcium channel blockers
- Amlodipine
- Nifedipine
- Diltiazem
- Verapamil
Calcium causes muscle contraction, in arteries it causes contraction and a rise in BP
Indications of Amlodipine
- Hypertension
- Coronaty artery disease
Mechanism of action of Amlodipine
(Calcium channel blocker)
Inhibits trans-membrane Ca++ current into vascular smooth muscle more than cardiac muscle
Adverse effects of Amlodipine
(Calcium channel blocker)
Headache
Dizziness
Conjunctivitis
Diplopia
Ocular pain
Drugs that can cause conjunctivitis
- Amlodipine
- Lisinopril
Topical opthalmic interactions of amlodipine
Topical interactions:
Betaxolol, levobunonol, timolol: additive hypotension risk
Brimonidine for glaucoma: additive hypotension risk
Oxymetazoline, naphazoline, terahydrazoline, phenylephrine: antagonises antihypertensive effects
Atropine: antagonises antihypertensive effects
Examples of Alpha 1 blockers
- Prazosin
- Terazosin
Mechanism of action of Terazosin
Antagonises peripheral alpha1 adrenergic receptors
Indications of Terazosin
(Alpha1 blocker)
Hypertension
Benign prosatic hypertrophy
Adverse reactions of Terazosin
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Pain
- Paresthesia(tinghling of extremeties)
- Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
What class of drugs can cause floppy iris syndrome
- Alpha 1 blockers
- Terazosin
- Tamsulosin
Topical opthalmic interactions with terazosin
- Brimonidine(Alpha2 agonist) for glaucoma- aditive hypotension risk
- Oxymethazoline: antagonisis antihypertensive effect
Cautions: cataract sugery
Example of an Alpha 2 agonist
Guanfacine
Indications of Guanfacine
(Alpha 2 agonist)
- Hypertension
- Opoid withdrawal
- Migraine headache prophylaxis
- Tourette syndrome
- ADHD
Mechanism of action of Guanfacine
Centrally acting alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Adverse reactions of guanfacine
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypotension (Extended Release form)
- Syncope
Topical opthalmic drug interactions with guanfacine
- Betaxolol, carteolol, levobunolol, timolol: additive hypotension risk
- Brimonidine for glaucoma, apraclonidine: additive CNS depression & hypotension
- Oxymetazoline, naphazoline, tetrahydrozyline, phenylephrine: antagonise antihypertensive effect
Examples of Beta blockers
Beta 1 selective
- Metoprolol
- Atenolol
- Nevivolol
Beta non-selective
- Propranalol
Beta non selective / with Alpha selectivity
- Labetalol
- Carvedilol
Indications of metoprolol
(Beta blocker)
- Hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Post MI
Mechanism of action of Metoprolol
- Selective competative antagonism of Beta1 receptors reducing systolic BP and cardiac output via negative inotropic(force of the heart contracting) and chronotropic(Heart rate) effects
- Central acting inhibition of sympathetic outflow
- Supression of renin activity
Adverse reactions of Metoprolol
(Beta blocker)
- Headache
- Visual disturbances
- Decreased tear secretion-can lead to dry eye syndrome
Distinguishing:
- Depression
- Short term memory loss
Ocular:
- Increased migrainous scotomata
- Reduced IOP
- Glaucoma progression
- Corneal anesthesia
- Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis