DoD Flashcards
Losartan drug class
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Losartan indications
Diabetic nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Chronic heart failure when ACEi are unsuitable
Hypertension
Losartan mechanism of action
Losartan binds to AT1 receptors blocking the binding of angiotensin II preventing the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II.
Losartan adverse drug reaction
Hypotension
Hyperkalaemia
Cause or worsen renal failure
Losartan drug interactions
NSAIDS
Drugs that increase K+ (ACEi and CCB)
Indapamide drug class
Thiazide - like diuretic
Indapamide indications
Essential hypertension
Indapamide mechanism of action
Indapaimde inhibits the Na+/K+ co-transporter in the DCT. This decreases sodium and water reabsorption.
Indapamide adverse drug reactions
Hypokalaemia
Hyponatraemia
Hyperuricemia - gout
Arrhythmias
Hyperglycaemia
Hypercholesterolaemia
Indapamide drug interactions
NSAIDs
Loop diuretics
Amlodipine drug class
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
Amlodipine indications
Prophylaxis of angina
Hypertension
Amlodipine mechanism of action
Amlodipine is a peripheral arterial vasodilator that exerts its action directly on vascular smooth muscle to lead to a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance
Amlodipine adverse drug reactions
Ankle oedema
Flushing
Headaches
Palpitations
Amlodipine drug interactions
Simvastatin
Atorvastin drug class
Statin
Atorvastin indications
Primary hypercholesterolaemia
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Atorvastatin mechanism of action
Atorvastatin competitively inhibits 3- hydroxy - 3 methylglutaryl coenzyme A ( HMG CoA) which is an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis.
Atorvastain adverse drug reactions
GI disruption, nausea and headaches
Myalgia - diffuse muscle pain
Rare - rhabdomyolysis
Atorvastatin drug interactions
amiodarone, diltiazem, macrolides and Amlodipine as there increase plasma statin concentration
Spironolactone drug class
Aldosterone antagonist
Spironolactone indications
Oedema
Ascites in liver cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Heart failure
Resistant hypertension
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Spironolactone mechanism of action
Spironolactone competitively inhibits aldosterone dependant Na+ K+ exchange
channels in the DCT. This action leads to increased sodium and water excretion, but more potassium retention
Spironolactone adverse drug reactions
Hyperkalaemia
Gynaecomastia
Spironolactone drug interactions
Drugs that increase K+ levels
Metformin drug class
Biguanides
Metformin indications
Type 2 diabetes mellutis
PCOS
Metformin mechanism of action
Metformin inhibits gluconeogenesis so hepatic glucose production decreases
Metformin adverse drug reactions
GI upset - nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
Metformin drug interactions
ACEi
NSAIDs
Thiazide like diuretics
Loop diuretics
Salbutamol drug class
Short acting selective beta 2 agonist
Salbutamol Indications
Asthma
Salbutamol mechanism of action
Salbutamol binds to beta 2 receptors causing the increased production of cAMP. This decreases calcium in cells and therefore relaxes the smooth muscle causing bronchodilation.
Salbutamol advserse drug reactions
tachycardia palpitations, anxiety and tremor
Increased glycogenolysis and increased renin synthesis
Salbutamol drug interactions
Beta blockers
Sitagliptin drug class
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor ( gliptins )
Sitagliptin indications
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sitagliptin mechanism of action
Sitagliptin is released after eating and prevents incretin degradation. This increases the plasma concentration of incretin and therefore augments the release of insulin and controls it.
Sitagliptin adverse drug reactions
GI upset
Small risk of pancreatitis
Sitagliptin drug interactions
other hypoglycaemic drugs
Thiazide like diuretics
Loop diuretics
Gliclazide drug class
Sulfonylureas
Gliclazide indications
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gliclazide mechanism of action
Gliclazide stimulates insulin secretion through beta cell sulfonylurea receptors augmenting the release of insulin. It also causes ATP-dependant K+ channels to become blocked.
Gliclazide adverse drug reactions
mild GI upset ( nausea, diarrhoea, hypoglycaemia