HTN Drugs Flashcards
What are the first line drugs for hypertension
Diuretics
ACEI / ARB
CCB
What is the first line drug for age > 18 with CKD
A C E I
ARB
Adverse effects of digoxin
Anorexia nausea vomiting
Ventricular tachydysarrhythmis
Gynecomastia
Adverse effects of angiotencin 2 receptor blockers. (losartan)
Postural hypotension
Adverse effects of spironolactone.
Hyperkalemia
Diarrhoea nausea
Confusion
Gynecomastia
Adverse effects of ACEI. (captopril)
Dry cough
postal hypotension
first dose hypotension
hyperkalemia
Adverse effects of beta blockers
Bradycardia
broncho construction
hypoglycemia
fatigue
Adverse effects of thiaside diuretics
Hypokelimia
Importance
Hypoglycemia
What is the adverse effect of amlodipine
Ankle oedema
Indications for ACEI
Heart failure
post MI
diabetic nephropathy
secondary prevention of stroke
CKD