CRS Drugs Flashcards
Captopril
ACE Inhibitor
Inhibits conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II
First line treatment for Hypertension, particularly for patients with DM & CKD.
AE: Cough, Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure (in pt with bilat renal art stenosis), rash, fever, altered taste.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, bilat renal art stenosis, hx of angioedema.
Enalapril
ACE Inhibitor
Inhibits conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II
First line treatment for Hypertension, particularly for patients with DM & CKD.
AE: Cough, Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure (in pt with bilat renal art stenosis), rash, fever, altered taste.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, bilat renal art stenosis, hx of angioedema.
Lisinopril
ACE Inhibitor
Inhibits conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II
First line treatment for Hypertension, particularly for patients with DM & CKD.
AE: Cough, Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure (in pt with bilat renal art stenosis), rash, fever, altered taste.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, bilat renal art stenosis, hx of angioedema.
Losartan
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Blocks Angiotensin II receptors.
First line treatment for Hypertension as an alternative to ACE Inhibitors.
AE: Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure (in pt with bilat renal art stenosis), rash, fever, altered taste.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, bilat renal art stenosis
Valsartan
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Blocks Angiotensin II receptors.
First line treatment for Hypertension as an alternative to ACE Inhibitors.
AE: Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure (in pt with bilat renal art stenosis), rash, fever, altered taste.
CI: Pregnancy, bilat renal art stenosis
Aliskiren
Renin Inhibitor
Inhibits Renin from converting Angiotensinogen into Angiotensin I
Alternative agent in treating hypertension.
AE: Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure (in pt with bilat renal art stenosis), rash, fever, altered taste.
Verapamil
Calcium Channel Blocker. Non-dihydropyridine.
Blocks channels in both cardiac & vascular smooth muscle.
Used to treat angina, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, hypertension, migraine, cerebral vasospasm.
Arrhythmias: Class IV, negative inotrope, negative chronotrope, negative dromotrope. Slow Phase 0 of SA node (inc PR). More effective against atrial arrhythmias.
AE: Constipation, negative inotropic effects, gingival hyperplasia, transient hypotension, CNS effects.
CI: pt with b blockers, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, severe left vent diastolic dysfunction, digoxin, dofetilide, statins.
Diltiazem
Calcium Channel Blocker. Non-dihydropyridine.
Blocks channels in both cardiac & vascular smooth muscle.
Used to treat angina, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, hypertension, cerebral vasospasm.
Arrhythmias: Class IV, negative inotrope, negative chronotrope, negative dromotrope. Slow Phase 0 of SA node (inc PR). More effective against atrial arrhythmias.
AE: Negative inotropic effects.
CI: Concomitant b blockers, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, severe left vent diastolic dysfunction, digoxin, dofetilide, statins.
Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blocker. Dihydropyridine.
Blocks channels in vascular smooth muscle leading to coronary & peripheral vasodilation.
AE: High doses can increase risk of MI (excess vasodilation causes reflex cardiac stimulation). Hypotension, peripheral edema, dizziness, headache, fatigue, gingival hyperplasia, flushing.
Nifedipine
Calcium Channel Blocker. Dihydropyridine.
Blocks channels in vascular smooth muscle leading to coronary & peripheral vasodilation.
AE: High doses can increase risk of MI (excess vasodilation causes reflex cardiac stimulation). Hypotension, peripheral edema, dizziness, headache, fatigue, gingival hyperplasia, flushing.
Furosemide
Loop Diuretic
Blocks Na/Cl/K cotransporter in ascending Loop of Henle.
Increases excretion of K, Ca, Mg. Increases renal blood flow, prostaglandin synthesis. Decreases renal vascular resistance.
AE: Ototoxic, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, allergic reactions.
Torsemide
Loop Diuretic
Blocks Na/Cl/K cotransporter in ascending Loop of Henle.
Increases excretion of K, Ca, Mg. Increases renal blood flow, prostaglandin synthesis. Decreases renal vascular resistance.
AE: Ototoxic, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, allergic reactions.
Bumetanide
Loop Diuretic
Blocks Na/Cl/K cotransporter in ascending Loop of Henle.
Increases excretion of K, Ca, Mg. Increases renal blood flow, prostaglandin synthesis. Decreases renal vascular resistance.
AE: Ototoxic, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, allergic reactions.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide Diuretic
Blocks Na/Cl cotransporter in distal tubule.
Increases excretion of K, Mg. Decreased excretion of Ca.
Useful in edema caused by mild-moderate HF, pre-menstrual edema, Diabetes insipidus.
First line treatment in htn with no co-morbidities. Second line in htn with all comorbidities except HF and MI.
AE: Metabolic alkalosis, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypersensitivity, sexual dysfunction.
Chlorthalidone
Thiazide Diuretic
Blocks Na/Cl cotransporter in distal tubule.
Increases excretion of K, Mg. Decreased excretion of Ca.
Useful in edema caused by mild-moderate HF, pre-menstrual edema, Diabetes insipidus.
First line treatment in htn with no co-morbidities. Second line in htn with all comorbidities except HF and MI.
AE: Metabolic alkalosis, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypersensitivity, sexual dysfunction.
Metolazone
Thiazide Diuretic
Blocks Na/Cl cotransporter in distal tubule.
Increases excretion of K, Mg. Decreased excretion of Ca.
Useful in edema caused by mild-moderate HF, pre-menstrual edema, Diabetes insipidus.
First line treatment in htn with no co-morbidities. Second line in htn with all comorbidities except HF and MI.
AE: Metabolic alkalosis, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypersensitivity, sexual dysfunction.
Spironolactone
Aldosterone Antagonist (K sparing diuretic)
Aldosterone receptor antagonist in collecting tubule.
AE: Gastric upset & ulcers, antiandrogen effects, hyperkalemia, nausea lethargy + mental confusion.
Eplerenone
Aldosterone Antagonist (K sparing diuretic)
Aldosterone receptor antagonist in collecting tubule.
AE: Gastric upset & ulcers, antiandrogen effects, hyperkalemia, nausea lethargy + mental confusion.
Amiloride
Na Channel Inhibitor (K sparing Diuretic)
Blocks Na/K exchanger in collecting tubule.
Not efficacious alone, can prevent K loss associated with loop diuretics & thiazides.
AE: Hyperkalemia, leg cramps, GI upset, dizziness, pruritus, headache, visual changes.
Acetazolamide
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Inhibit Carbonic Anhydrase in proximal tubule.
Cause metabolic acidosis, increases urinary pH.
AE: Metabolic acidosis, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, crystalluria, malaise, fatigue, depression, headache, GI upset, drowsiness paresthesia.
Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretic
Raises plasma osmotic pressure, draws H2O out of tissues and promotes diuresis. Does not directly affect Na excretion.
Increases urine flow in patients with renal failure. Reduce increased ICP & cerebral edema.
AE: Tissue dehydration, extracellular water expansion, don’t give in CHF or Pulmonary Edema.
Conivaptan
ADH Antagonist
Antagonist at ADH V1 and V2 receptor (collecting tubule). Decreases H2O reabsorption.
Used in euvolemic & hypervolemic hyponatremia, SIADH and some cases of CHF.
Potent inhibitor of CYP3A4.
AE: Infusion site reactions, thirst, Afib, GI & electrolyte disturbances, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
Propranolol
Non-selective B blocker.
Used as add-on therapy to first-line agents in primary prevention patients. First-line therapy in patients with CAD, HF, post-MI.
Arrhythmia: Class II. Reduce incidence of arrhythmia after MI. Control of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia.
AE: Bradycardia, hypotension, CNS effects.
CI: Acute CHF, severe bradycardia, heart-block, severe hyperactive airway disease.
Metoprolol
Selective B1 blocker
Used as add-on therapy to first line agents in primary prevention patients. First-line therapy in patients with CAD, HF, post-MI.
Arrhythmia: Class II. Reduce incidence of arrhythmia after MI. Control of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia.
AE: Bradycardia, hypotension, CNS effects.
CI: Acute CHF, severe bradycardia, heart-block, severe hyperactive airway disease.
Atenolol
Selective B1 blocker
Used as add-on therapy to first line agents in primary prevention patients. First-line therapy in patients with CAD, HF, post-MI.
Arrhythmia: Class II. Reduce incidence of arrhythmia after MI. Control of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia.
AE: Bradycardia, hypotension, CNS effects.
CI: Acute CHF, severe bradycardia, heart-block, severe hyperactive airway disease.
Pindolol
Non-selective B1 & B2 partial agonist
Used as add-on therapy to first line agents in primary prevention patients. First-line therapy in patients with CAD, HF, post-MI.
Prazosin
A1 antagonist
Lower PVR and arterial BP. No long-term tachycardia. Causes Na & H2O retention.
Side effect profile means they are used to treat BPH less than HTN.
AE: Orthostatic hypotension, short-term reflex tachycardia, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, lack of energy, nausea, palpitations.