CVR 43 Flashcards
1
Q
Name some ARB’s
A
angiotensin receptor blockers
(few side effects, widely accepted) block type 1 angiotensin II (AT1) receptors on bloods vessels
Azilsartan (Edarbi) Candesartan (Atacand) Eprosartan. Irbesartan (Avapro) Losartan (Cozaar) Olmesartan (Benicar) Telmisartan (Micardis) Valsartan (Diovan)
2
Q
Effect of aldosterone on the heart?
A
contribute to abnormal left ventricle growth and hypertension
Spironolactone — the first and most widely used member of this class antagonist aldosterone
3
Q
What do ACE inhibitors do
A
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are heart medications that widen, or dilate, your blood vessels. Inhibit formation of angiotensin 2
Benazepril (Lotensin) Captopril. Enalapril (Vasotec) Fosinopril. Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) Moexipril. Perindopril (Aceon) Quinapril (Accupril)
4
Q
Drugs used in heart failure
A
diuretics ACE beta blcokers aldosterone digitalis
5
Q
ACE indication
A
heart failure NYHA I-IV
asympotmatic ventricular dysfnuction
LVEF < 35-40%
6
Q
Contraindications of ACE
A
intolerance renal failure renal artery stenosis pregnancy renal insiffuiccny hyperkalemia hypotension
7
Q
When are ARBs not indicated
A
with beta blockers. Used with pats intolerant to ACE
