Drugs Acting on the Angiotensin System Flashcards

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Catopril

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ACE inhibitor

MOA:

•inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme and formation of angiotensin II –> decreases aldosterone secretion

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • angiotedema
  • cough (bradykinin)
  • teratogenicity
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Lisinopril

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ACE inhibitor

MOA:

•inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme and formation of angiotensin II –> decreases aldosterone secretion

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • angiotedema
  • cough (bradykinin)
  • teratogenicity
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Enalapril

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ACE inhibitor

MOA:

•inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme and formation of angiotensin II –> decreases aldosterone secretion

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • angiotedema
  • cough (bradykinin)
  • teratogenicity
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Benazepril

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ACE inhibitor

MOA:

•inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme and formation of angiotensin II –> decreases aldosterone secretion

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • angiotedema
  • cough (bradykinin)
  • teratogenicity
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Ramipril

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ACE inhibitor

MOA:

•inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme and formation of angiotensin II –> decreases aldosterone secretion

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • angiotedema
  • cough (bradykinin)
  • teratogenicity
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Losartan

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

MOA:

•blocks angiotensin II receptors

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • teratogenicity
  • hyperkalemia
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Valsartan

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

MOA:

•blocks angiotensin II receptors

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • teratogenicity
  • hyperkalemia
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Candesartan

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

MOA:

•blocks angiotensin II receptors

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic neuropathy

Side Effects:

  • teratogenicity
  • hyperkalemia
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Aliskiren

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Direct Renin Antagonist

MOA:

•direct renin antagonist

Therapeutic Uses:

  • hypertension
  • heart failure

Side Effects:

  • angioedema
  • diarrhea
  • hyperkalemia
  • teratogenicity
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