Heart Failure Drugs Flashcards
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Aliskrein
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-Blocks the Renin conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
2
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Captopril
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- ACE inhibitor
- prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
- lowers blood pressure and prevents heart remodeling
- Risk of cough, angioedema, and fetal toxicity
- short t1/2: 1.7 hr
3
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enalapril
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- ACE inhibitor
- prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
- lowers blood pressure and prevents heart remodeling
- Risk of cough, angioedema, and fetal toxicity
- prodrug used in IV only
4
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benazepril
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- ACE inhibitor
- prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
- lowers blood pressure and prevents heart remodeling
- Risk of cough, angioedema, and fetal toxicity
- long t1/2, 1x dose/day
5
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lisinopril
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- ACE inhibitor
- prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
- lowers blood pressure and prevents heart remodeling
- Risk of cough, angioedema, and fetal toxicity
- long t1/2, 1x dose/day
6
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losartan
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- ARB (Angiotensin II receptor inhibitor)
- nonpeptide, with 1000x more affinity for the AT1 receptor
- treatment of HTN, diabetic nephropathy, and HF
- blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II
- does not affect the response to bradykinin
- risk of fetal toxicity, hypotension
7
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valsartan
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- ARB (Angiotensin II receptor inhibitor)
- not a prodrug
- more affinity for the AT1 receptor
- treatment of HTN, diabetic nephropathy, and HF
- blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II
- does not affect the response to bradykinin
- risk of fetal toxicity, hypotension
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candesartan
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- ARB (Angiotensin II receptor inhibitor)
- irreversible binding
- more affinity for the AT1 receptor
- treatment of HTN, diabetic nephropathy, and HF
- blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II
- does not affect the response to bradykinin
- risk of fetal toxicity, hypotension
9
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valsartan/sacubitril
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- ARNI (angiotensin receptor/neprolysin inhibitor)
- sacubitril increases level of ANP and BNP
- used for HF
- risk of angioedema, fetal toxicity, orthostatic hypertension, and cough
10
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carvedilol
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- β-blocker
- nonselective beta- and alpha-adrenergic blocker
- reduces CO, causes vasodilation
- used to prevent the down regulation of β-adrenergic receptors (keeps heart receptive to sympathetic drive)
- indicated in stable pts post-MI with rEF <40%, or pts with HFrEF
- risk of MI if abruptly discontinued
11
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ivabradine
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- HCN channel blocker (hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels )
- Blocks Funny channels in SA node
- prolongs diastole and slows HR
- indicated for pts with CHF and <35% rEF, who are on max betablockers or cant have betablockers
12
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spironolactone
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- K+ sparing diuretic
- competitive antagonist of aldosterone inhibitors
- prevents fibrotic effect of aldosterone
- used to counteract loss of K+ by other diuretics, and reduces fibrosis in HFrEF
- risk of gynecomastia and hirsuitism
13
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eplerenone
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- K+ sparing diuretic
- MORE SELECTIVE competitive antagonist of aldosterone inhibitors
- prevents fibrotic effect of aldosterone
- used to counteract loss of K+ by other diuretics, and reduces fibrosis in HFrEF
- risk of gynecomastia and hirsuitism
14
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furosemide
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- Na+-K+-2Cl-cotransporter blocker
- directly Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
- causes increased excretion of fluid and most electrolytes, excretes isotonic urine
- works in pts with low GFR!
- risk of hypocalcemia, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, ototoxicity, and sulfur allergy
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torsemide
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- Na+-K+-2Cl-cotransporter blocker
- directly Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
- causes increased excretion of fluid and most electrolytes
- longer t1/2, better oral absorption
- risk of hypocalcemia, ototoxicity, and sulfur allergy
