Hypertension Flashcards
Methyldopa
centrally acting sympathoplegic - A2 agonist
- Considered last line treatment because of significant CNS adverse effects (especially in elderly)
- Act in CNS on presynaptic a2 receptors = inhibition of SYMP
- Most are oral, clonidine also come in transdermal patch
- AE: sedation, dry mouth (clonidine) - dose at bed time
- Sudden withdrawl of clinidine = hypertensive crisis , headache, tremor, abdominal pain, sweating and tachycardia -> all SYMP hyperactivation stuff
- Methyldopa - limited to hypertension in pregnant women
clonidine
centrally acting sympathoplegic drug - A2 agonist
- Considered last line treatment because of significant CNS adverse effects (especially in elderly)
- Act in CNS on presynaptic a2 receptors = inhibition of SYMP
- Most are oral, clonidine also come in transdermal patch
- AE: sedation, dry mouth (clonidine) - dose at bed time
- Sudden withdrawl of clinidine = hypertensive crisis , headache, tremor, abdominal pain, sweating and tachycardia -> all SYMP hyperactivation stuff
propranolol
non selective beta blocker
nadolol
non selective beta blocker
penbutolol
non selective beta blocker
pindolol
non selective beta blocker
timolol
non selective beta blocker
acebutolol
beta 1 blocker
atenolol
beta 1 blocker
bisprolol
beta 1 blocker
esmolol
beta 1 blocker
metoprolol
beta 1 blocker
carteolol
beta blocker with aditional action
cavedilol
beta blocker with aditional action (a1 antagoinst and block Ca entery)
labetolol
beta blocker with aditional action (A1 antagonist)
betazolol
beta blocker with aditional action
prazosin
A1 blocker
Reduces NE induced vasoconstriction = dilate both arteries and veins
May be considered second line treatement in pateinst with BPH - because it antagonizes the alpha receptors on the bladder = less SYM (more para) = relaxation and more easily voiding
terazosin
A1 blocker
Reduces NE induced vasoconstriction = dilate both arteries and veins
May be considered second line treatement in pateinst with BPH - because it antagonizes the alpha receptors on the bladder = less SYM (more para) = relaxation and more easily voiding
doxazosin
A1 blocker
Reduces NE induced vasoconstriction = dilate both arteries and veins
May be considered second line treatement in pateinst with BPH - because it antagonizes the alpha receptors on the bladder = less SYM (more para) = relaxation and more easily voiding
hydralazine
oral vasodilator
not used anymore
- Act directly on VSM to cause relaxation = less vascular resistance
- Hydralazine, minoxidil, diazoxide dilate arteries selectively (don’t change venous SM)
- AE: hypotension (headaches, flushing etc)
- Hydralazine may cuase lupus like syndrome
- Minoxidil cuases hypertrichosis - used in Rogaine to treat male baldness
minoxidil
oral vasodilator
- Act directly on VSM to cause relaxation = less vascular resistance
- Hydralazine, minoxidil, diazoxide dilate arteries selectively (don’t change venous SM)
- AE: hypotension (headaches, flushing etc)
- Hydralazine may cuase lupus like syndrome
- Minoxidil cuases hypertrichosis - used in Rogaine to treat male baldness
Nitroprusside
IV vasodilator - basically all IV vasodilators are for emergencies
- Act directly on VSM to cause relaxation = less vascular resistance
- Sodium nitroprusside: non selective or balanced vasodilator (dilates both arteries and veins)
- AE: hypotension (headaches, flushing etc)