Drug Quiz 6 Flashcards
benazepril
Antihypertensive
Lotensin
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
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enalapril
Antihypertensive
Vasotec, Epaned
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
cough
fosinopril
Antihypertensive
Monopril
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
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lisinopril
Antihypertensive
Prinivil, Zestril
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
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quinapril
Antihypertensive
Accupril
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
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ramipril
Antihypertensive
Altace
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
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terazosin
Antihypertensive
Hytrin
Alpha 1 Adrenoceptor blocker
dizziness, headache
clonidine
Antihypertensive
Catapres and Catapres TTS
Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist
dry mouth, dry eyes
amlodipine with benazepril
Antihypertensive
Lotrel
Amlodipine - Calcium Channel Blocker (inhibits influx of calcium) / Benazepril - ACE - Inhibitor (ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
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irbesartan
Antihypertensive
Avapro
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Upper respiratory infection, dizziness
losartan
Antihypertensive
Cozaar
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Upper respiratory infection
olmesartan
Antihypertensive
Benicar
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
dizziness
valsartan
Antihypertensive
Diovan
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
dizziness
losartan with hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive
Hyzaar
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker / HCTZ - inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at the distal renal tubule
upper respiratory infection
olmesartan with hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive
Benicar-HCT
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker / HCTZ - inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at the distal renal tubule
dizziness
valsartan with hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive
Diovan-HCT
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker / HCTZ - inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at the distal renal tubule
dizziness
nebivolol
Antihypertensive
Bystolic
Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker, high doses can be beta2 blocker)
dizziness
atenolol
Antihypertensive
Tenormin
Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker)
hypotension
metoprolol succinate
Antihypertensive
Toprol-XL
Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker)
SOB
metoprolol tartrate
Antihypertensive
Lopressor
Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker)
SOB
propranolol
Antihypertensive
Inderal (LA), Innopran XL
Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker)
dizziness
labetalol
Antihypertensive
Normodyne, Trandate
Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker), Alpha 1 Adrenoceptor blocker
dizziness
bisoprolol with hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive
Ziac
Bisoprolol - Beta Blocker (beta-1-adrenergic blocker), HCTZ - inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at the distal renal tubule
dizziness
amlodipine
Antihypertensive
Norvasc
Calcium Channel Blocker (inhibits influx of calcium)
flushing, edema
diltiazem
Antihypertensive
Cardizem (CD), Cartia, Dilacor, Dilt-XR, Tiazac
Calcium Channel Blocker (inhibits influx of calcium)
peripheral edema, flushing
lisinopril with hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive
Zestoretic, Prinzide
Lisinopril - ACE Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)/ HCTZ - inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at the distal renal tubule
dizziness
carvedilol
Antihypertensive
Coreg, Coreg CR
Nonselective Beta Blocker with Alpha 1 Adrenergic blocking
dizziness
hydralazine
Antihypertensive
Apresoline
Vasodilator
palpitations