Hypertension Flashcards
Diuretics:
Hydrochlorothiazide
Chlorothiazide
Furosemide
Chlorthalidone
Ag receptor blocker:
Losartan, valosartan
Candesartan, telmisartan, irbesartan
ACE inhibitor:
Captopril, lisonopril, enalapril, ramipril
CCBs
Verapamil, Diltiazem and nifedipine.
VDs
Hydralazine, minoxidil, diazoxide and Na-nitropruside
Beta andrenoceptor blocker:
Nadolol, Bisoprolol, Atenolol, metoprolol,propranolol, labetalol, carvidalol
Alpha Adrenoceptor blockers
Prazosin, doxazosin and terazosin
Centrally acting sympatholytic
Clonidine, alpha methyl dopq
Chlorthalidone may be more effective tha chlorothiazide:
Because it has a longer half-life
Used primarily for hypertension during pregnancy and it causes reduction in renal vascular resistance :
Alpha methyledopa
Drug that – symp and ++ parasymp by sensitizing brainstem vasomotor center to inhibition by baro reflex:
Clonidine
Which lower HR and COP more?
Clonidine or Alpha methyl dopa;
Clonidine
Cardioselective Beta blocker, advanageous in treating hypertensive patients who also suffer from asthma, diabetes or peripheral vascular disease:
Metoprolol and atenolol.
Non cardioselective BBs
Nadolol, Carteolol
Beta1 selective blockers:
Betaxolol and bisoprolol