HTN Flashcards
how is captopril taken
1 hour before meals
how is aliskiren taken
with or without foods (take the same way every day)
avoid high fat foods with what RAAS inhibitor
aliskiren
aliskiren side effects
hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension
aliskiren decreases levels of
furosemide
aliskiren is a ___ substrate
3A4
B1 receptors are found in the
heart
B2 receptors are found in the
lungs
what are our alpha and beta blocking agents
labetalol (Trandate), carvedilol(Coreg)
beta blocker/nitric oxide agent
nebivolol (Bystolic)
what beta blockers have intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
Carteolol, Acebutalol, Pindolol, Penbutolol (CAPP)
what is the effect of beta blockers with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
antagonistic + low level agonist activity at beta receptor
beta blockers with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity are useful in what pt populations
those with excessive bradycardia
beta 1 selectivity agents
Atenolol, Metoprolol, Esmolol, Bisoprolol, Betaxolol, Acebutolol (AMEBBA) or (A thru M minus C)
what beta blocker is very lipophilic
propranolol = more CNS side effects = sedation, depression, cognitive effects
how is carvedilol taken
with food (ALL FORMS OF CARVEDILOL)
does carvedilol CR = IR
no, CR is less bioavailable than IR
what is used 1st line to treat HTN in pregnancy
labetalol
what agents can be used to treat HTN in pregnancy
labetolol, nifedipine, methyldopa
what symptoms of hypoglycemia can beta blockers not cover
sweating (diaphoresis) & hunger
non selective beta blockers should be avoided in pt with
emphysema, COPD, asthma (use low dose beta one selective agent)
drug of choice for pt with aortic dissection
beta blockers