Drugs for Essential Hypertension Flashcards
High normal or prehypertension pressures begin at?
120/80 and up
stage 1 hypertension pressures begin at
140/90 and up
stage 2 hypertension pressures begin at?
160/100 and up
hypertensive urgency when BP is? specifics?
- 180/120 a nd up
- NO associated acute end organ damage of CNS, cardiovascular, or kidneys
- lower BP over hours to days as close monitored outpatient
hypertensive emergency when BP is? specifics?
- just markedly elevated BPs
- PRESENCE of acute end organ damage due due acute rise in BP
- need immediate thereapy to reduce BP within min to hours
RHTN risk factors?
older age obesity diabetes obstructive sleep apnea high salt diet African american female
RHTN definition:
BP that is not controlled despite use of 3 or more antihypertensive drugs (one must be diuretic) taken at optimal doses
Pseudo-RHTN definition
uncontrolled BP due to white coat effect, poor adherence to meds, or incorrect BP measurement techniques
Primary HTN etiology:
idiopathic or genetic basis
Secondary HTN etiology:
1) Common:
a) renal parenchymal disease
b) obstructive sleep apnea
c) renal artery stenosis
d) primary aldosteronism
2) Uncommon:
a) pheochromocytoma
b) cushing syndrome
c) hyperparathyroidism
d) coarctation of the aorta
blood pressure goal for HTN patient?
less than 140/90
BP goal for pt with diabetes or chronic kidney disease?
less than 130/80
super general MOA for antihypertensive agents?
MAP = CO x TPR
CO = HR x SV
ALL hypertensives work to reduce one of the above components - may have additinoal CNS effects
hypertensive crisis definition?
encompases both HTN emergencies and urgencies = has to do with how quickly the BP went up
may happen with tyramine or amphetamine or cocaine use
Treatment of HTN is based on what methodolgy?
Reduce risk of CV event to reduce CV morbidity and mortality – NOT JUST TREATING THE BP NUMBERS
Lifestyle mods for HTN treatment:
reduce weight
- adopt dash diet
- lower sodium intake
- physical activity
- moderation of EtOH consumption
Hypertension treatment algorithm - No compelling indication options?
1) single drug:
a) ACEI
b) ARB
c) CCB
d) thaizide
OR
2) Two drugs:
a) ACEI OR ARB with CCB
b) ACEI OR ARB with thiazide
c) CCB with thiazide
Aldosterone add on if RHTN
Hypertension treatment algorithm - Diabetes plan
1) First line: ACEI or ARB
2) Add on: Thiazide then Beta blocker and/or CCB
Hypertension treatment algorithm - chronic kidney disease plan:
First line: ACEI or ARB
Hypertension treatment algorithm - coronary artery disease plan
1) First line: beta blocker(or alternative is CCB) & ACEI or ARB
2) Add on: aldosterone antagonist, CCB, and/or thiazide
Hypertension treatment algorithm - left ventricular dysfunction plan
1) First line:
a) diuretic (THIAZIDE)
b) ACEI or ARB and beta blocker
2) Add on: aldosterone
Hypertension treatment algorithm - Previous ischemic stroke plan:
First line: ACEI with or without thiazide
stimuli for Juxtaglomerular cells to inc or dec renin release:
INC: 1) inc catecholamines 2) decrease serum K DEC: 1) inc serum K 2) inc tubular Na effect at the macula densa
Angiotensin II and II effects:
1) inc aldosterone synthesis and secretion
2) increase vasoconstriction
3) increase release of vasopressin
4) inc release of adrenal catecholamines
5) inc central sympathetic outflow
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system quick breakdown:
-JG cells secrete renin
-Renin converts: angiotensinogen to angiotensin1
-ACE in lungs converts angio1 to angio 2 and 3
-Angio 2 and 3 stim aldosterone release
=renal Na retention = save water = inc blood pressure bc more water
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for HTN
-Drugs?
captpril
lisinopril
fosinopril
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for HTN
-3 broad groups:
- sulfydryl - structurally similar to captopril
- dicarboxyl - structurally related to enalapril (lisinopril)
- phosphorus - structurally related to fosinopril
captopril and lisinopril vs fosinopril kinetics?
capro and lisin are active molecules while fosino needs to be converted to its diacid form
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors - MOA?
- inhibiting ACE =
1) decreased production of angiotensin2 = decreased vasoconstriction, decreased aldosterone secretion and sodium and water retention
2) decreased breakdown of bradykinin (normally causes vasoconstriction!) and other vasoactive peptides, which results in vasodilation and allergic responses
First line or add on therapy for uncomplicated HTN - which drug type?
ACEI or ARB
- equal effectiveness
First line for HTN with diabetes - drug? Why?
- ACEI -special advantange in the treatment of patients with diabetes, slowing the development and progression of diabetic glomerulopathy
- ARB
First line for HTN with CKD- drug? why?
- ACEI -slow progression of CKD such as glomerulosclerosis
- ARB
First line for HTN with CAD, LV dysfuntion, and ischemic stroke- drug? why?
-ACEI- given immediately post MI period shown to improve ventricular function and reduce morbidity and mortality
ACEI and diuretic drug combo?
GOOD combo! enhanced efficacy of the diuretics bc ACEI stop the rise in aldosterone in response to Na loss = aldosterone cant stop loss of Na —-> this means that even samll doses of diuretics may substantially improve the antihypertensive efficacy of ACEI
ACEI - Clinical Pharmacology
1) ACEI cleared by the kidneys–> reduce dose in kidney failure
2) Fos and spirapril cleared equally by liver and kidney
3) elevated plasma renin = hyperresponsiveness to ACEI –> reduce dose in patients with high plasma renin levels (HF, Na depleted)
ACEI- contraindications:
DO NOT USE IN:
- **1) PREGNANCY - fetal adverse side effects
2) bilateral renal artery stenosis - ACEI do not help glomerular filtration rate - could reduce filtration fraction and GFR
3) Hx of angioedema - rare but potentially fatal adverse effect of ACEI
ACEI - potentially favorable situations:
1) low normal potassium
* **2) pre-diabetes
3) albuminuria
ACEI - potentailly unfavorable situations:
1) high-normal K
* **2) hyperkalemia
* **3) volume depletion
ACEI - adverse effects:
1) hypotension (first dose, Na depleted, CHF, multi HTN Rx)
2) coughing 5-20%
3) angioedema
4) inc plasma K
5) acute renal failure
6) fetopathic potential
7) skin rash
***If patient is coughing with ACEI which drug should you try?
***ARB
ACEI - good for which age and race? worse for which age and race?
- good for young and middle aged whites
- not good for older african americans
Angiotensin Receptor blockers
- Drugs:
- What do they do?
- losartan
- candesartan
- irbesartan
- valsartan
- telmisartan
- olmesartan
- eprosartan
-Block AT1AngII receptor
Safer ACEIs for people with CKD?
fosinopril and spirapril
AT1AngII receptor located in what tissues?
brain
kidney
adrenal glomerulosa cells
- RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST OF CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS
AT2AngII receptor located in what tissues?
adrenal medulla
kidney
CNS
ARB - MOA/Resulting change for blockage of AT1AngII receptor:
-decreased AngII effects = decreased vasoconstriction, decreased aldosterone secretion, and Na and water retention
Which angII induced effects are blcked?
1) contraction of vascular smooth muscle
2) thirst
3) vasopressin release
4) aldosterone secretion
5) release of adrenal catecholamines
6) enhancement of noradrenergic neurotransmission
7) increases in sympathetic tone
8) changes in renal function
9) cellular hypertrophy and hyperplasia - long term!
First line therapy for ONLY CAD and LV dysfunciton?
ARB!
If patient is intolerant to ACEI use which drug?
ARB!
Avoid ARB use in which patients?
- pregnant
- bilateral renal artery stenosis
ARB use with potentially favorable situations?
- low potassium
- pre-diabetics
ARB use with potentially unfavorable situations:
high normal K
hyperkalemia
-volume depletion
Non and Dihydropyridine Calcium channel blockers for essential HTN: DRUGS?
DHP -THESE DRUGS MORE EFFECTIVE IN VASCULATURE:
- nifedipine
- amlodipine
- felodipine
- NDHP - THESE MORE IN THE HEART:
- verpamil; diltiazem