Hypertension Flashcards
Examples of ACE inhibitor
Ends in pril
Captopril
Prindopril
Examples of ARB
Sartan
Olmesartan
Valsartan
Example of Ca channel blocker
Ends in pine Amlodipine Felodipine Or Verepamil
Example of thiazides
Chlorathiildone
Hydrochlorothiazide
Indapimide
Examples of Beta blocker
End in lol
Propranolol
Metoprolol
Side effects of ACE inhibitor
Cough
Hyperkalemia
Renal Impairment
Angiodema
Side effects of ARB
Hyperkalemia
Renal impairment
Rare- cough and angiodema
Side effect of Ca channel blocker (dihydropiradine)
Peripheral vasodilation —> odema (don’t treat with diuretic) Postural hypertension Tachycardia Chest pain Palpitation Gingival hyperplasia
Side effects of Ca channel blocker (non-dihydropyradine)
Bradycardia - because reduces HR and cardiac contractility
Constipation (severe with verapamil)
AV block
Heart fail
Side effects of Thiazides
Hypokalemia Hyponatremia Postural hypertension Dizziness Hyperuricalcemia Hyperglycemia
Side effects of Beta blocker
Bradycardia Postural hypertension Worsening HF Bronchospasm Cold extremities
Contraindications of ACE/ARB
Pregnancy
Hyperkalemia
Bilateral renal artery stenosis
Contraindication for thiazides
Gout
Age
Contraindication for Beta blocker
Asthma
Bradycardia
AV block
Combination for hypertension and diabetes
ACE/ARB and Ca channel blocker