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)
cough
lisinopril
Antihypertensive
Prinivil, Zestril
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
cough
quinapril
Antihypertensive
Accupril
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
cough
ramipril
Antihypertensive
Altace
ACE - Inhibitor (decrease Angiotensin converting enzyme activity to decrease concentration of Angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor)
cough
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