Heart Drugs Flashcards
-pril
ACE inhibitors:
(angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors)
A dry, non-productive cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors.
angioedema (rare)
Note:
Don’t use potassium supplements or salt substitutes without first asking your healthcare providers
-sartan
ARBs
(angiotensin II receptor antagonists)
-dipine
Dihydropyridines Calcium Channel Blockers
Treat HTN - Dilate arteries
vasodilator
headache
palpitations
rash
Non-Dihydropyridines
Calcium Channel Blockers
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Reduce HR, Contraction & Conduction
Primarily used for arrhythmias
-lol
Beta Blockers
Hypotension
Bradycardia
AV Blocks
impotence
fatigue
sleep disturbances
depression
Raynaud phenomenon
alteration of lipid profile
Diuretic side effects
dry mouth
thirst
muscle cramp
hyperglycemia
hypokalemia
-mide/nide
Loop Diuretics
Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsesemide - stronger than furosemide
Side effects - Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
alkalosis
action - ascending loop
Thiazides
Hydrochlorothiazide
Chlorthalidone
Metolazone
Hypokalemia
Metabolic Alkalosis
Hypovolemia
Preferred HTN, mild fluid retention
Potassium Sparing Diuretics-ARA
Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Amiloride
Triamterene
action? - collecting duct
Hyperkalemia
impaired kidney function
Cardioselective BB
Metropolol
Atenolol
Mixed alpha/beta blockers
labetalol
carvedilol
-osin
alpha blockers
doxazosin
terazosin
-ine
calcium channel blockers
Vasodilators
Hydralazine
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Nausea
Palpitations
Joint Pain
Rash
Digoxin Side Effects
- Confusion/delirium/psychosis
- Irregular pulse.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
- Fast heartbeat. – 3rd degree heart block
- Vision changes (unusual), including blind spots, blurred vision, changes in how colors look, or seeing spots.
