Drugs and Classes Flashcards
captopril
RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough, neutropenia
cardioprotection
norepinephrine
adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
short half life
lovastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice
atenolol
β1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline HOLD if HR<50 do not abruptly discontinue cardioprotection
losartan
RAAS - angiotensin II antagonist (ARB)
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema
propranolol
β1, β2 blocker slows HR, lowers BP, bronchoconstricts
bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline, bronchoconstriction!
HOLD if HR<50; contraindicated for pts w/resp dz
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection
epinephrine
adrenergic agonist, combined w/local anesthetic
increases HR, BP, contractile force, bronchodilates, vasoconstricts
effects last 10-20mins
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
nitroglycerin
anti-angina - widespread vasodilation at onset
headache (common), orthostatic hypoTN, reflex tachycardia, tolerance–>rest period needed
3 pill max, 5min b/w each
avoid: erectile dysfunction meds
digoxin
afib, heart failure - lower HR, increased contractile force
bradycardia, disrhythmias
toxicity: (early) N/V/anorexia, (late) yellow/halo vision, bradydysrhythmias, altered mental status, syncope
avoid: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, antacids
must maintain nml K levels
hold if apical HR<60
lisinopril
RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough
cardioprotection
labetalol
β1, β2, and α1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP, bronchoconstricts, vasodilates
bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline, bronchoconstriction
HOLD if HR<50; contraindicated for pts w/resp dz
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection
mannitol
emergency diuretic reduces intracranial pressure/cerebral edema
may cause: heart failure, rebound intracranial pressure, metabolic acidosis, crackles
must be kept warm, used with filter d/t crystallization
carvedilol
β1, β2, and α1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP, bronchoconstricts, vasodilates
bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline, bronchoconstriction
HOLD if HR<50; contraindicated for pts w/resp dz
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection
enalapril
RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough
cardioprotection
dobutamine
adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
increased cardiac workload
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
furosemide
diuretic for edema or heart failure (too strong for HTN)
hypokalemia: fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
tinnitus!!, hyperglycemia
atorvastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice
diltiazem
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP, HR
HTN, angina pectoris, CCBS: peripheral edema, bradycardia, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice
nifedipine
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP
HTN, angina pectoris, peripheral edema, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice
niacin/nicotinic acid
vitamin B3 (meat) - increases HDL, decreases LDL intense flushing of the face, GI issues may take aspirin 30min prior to admin
nitroprusside
HTN crisis - drastic drop in BP
must be protected from light
may cause cyanide poisoning
hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic, 1st drug of choice for HTN
hypokalemia: fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
hyperglycemia
clonidine
anti-HTN
drowsiness, dry mouth
avoid: other CNS depressants
metaprolol
β1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline HOLD if HR<50 do not abruptly discontinue cardioprotection