Drugs + Hypertension Flashcards
What is the limit for hypertension suspicion
140/90 mmHg or higher
How do we confirm hypertension diagnosis
ABPM and HBPM
How do we use ABPM
Aka two measurements an hour during person’s usual waking hours, average of 14 measurements to confirm
How do we use HBPM
- Two consecutive seated measurements 1 minute apart
- BP is recorded twice a day for at least 4 days - 1 week
- Measurements on first dy discarded and average value of all remaining is used
What three-drug combination is used to treat hypertension
ACE
Calcium-channel blocker
Thiazide-like diuretic
What do we treat people aged under 55 with for hypertension
ACE
What do we treat people aged over 55, black of any age with for hypertension
Calcium-channel blocker
What is step 2 treatment of hypertension
ACE
Calcium-channel blocker
What is step 3 treatment
ACE
Calcium-ion channel blockers
Thiazide-like diuretic
What is step 4 hypertension
Resistant hypertension
How is resistant hypertension treated
ACE, Calcium, Thiazide and beta-blockers
Describe the RAAS system
- When renal blood flow is reduced, juxtaglomerular cells convert prorenin -> renin
- Renin converts angiotensinogen -> angiotensin I
- Angiotensin I converted to angiotensin II by ACE in lungs
- Angiotensin II stimulates secretion of aldosterone and causes vasoconstriction
Name the renin inhibitor drug
Aliskiren
How do beta-blockers effect RAAS
Prevent renin activation
What drug inhibits the angiotensin receptors
AT1 antagonists - ARB
What do all ACE inhibitor drugs end in
- pril
e. g. Captopril, Cilanzapril
What effects to ACE Inhibitors have on the body
- Reduced vascular resistance due to:
Decreased smooth muscle tone
Neuronal NE release decreased
CNS sympathetic tone decreased - ECF volume reduced as less aldosterone and reabsorption of Na
- Bradykinin elevated No, PGI2 not involved
Advantages of using ACE inhibitors
- No effect on neutral lipids (caused by diuretics)
- No effect on insulin (b-blockers and diuretics)
- No Heart failure
- No peripheral vascular disease effect
- Increase QOL
Role of bradykinin
Compound that causes contraction of smooth muscles and dilation of blood vessels
What are three unwanted effects of ACE inhibitors
- Bradykinin-mediated
- Persistent dry cough
- Angioedema - Lack of angiotensin can result in renal artery stenosis -> renal failure
- Lack of aldosterone can result in hyperkalaemia
What suffix do all Angiotensin Receptor Blockers have
-sartan
Candesartan
Eposartan
Unwanted side-effects of ARBs
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Hyperkalaemia
No bradykinin-mediated effects
How do Calcium Channel Blockers function
Do not inhibit calcium but prevent opening of voltage-gates calcium channels.
How many groups of Calcium Channel Blockers are there
3
Name the three groups of Calcium Channel Blockers
- Dihydropyridines
- Phenylalkylamines (Verapamil and Diltiazem)
- Diphenylalkylamines
What do all dihydropyridines end in
-dipine
E.g. Nifedipine Nicardipine Isradipine Lacidipine Lercadipine Amlodipine Nimodipine
How do nifedipine function
Reflex tachycardia
Advantages of Amlodipine
No effect on heart failure
Longer duration of action once daily doses
When is nimodipine given
Targets cerebral arteries
When is Verapamil given
Arrhythmias
Hypertension
Angina
When should Verapamil be avoided
If patient is being given B-blockers
When is Dilitiazem given
Angina
Hypertension