hypertension Flashcards
first line therapy for hypertension
ACEi, ARB, thiazide or calcium channel blocker.
second line therapy for hyertension
thiazide diuretics
what is first line therapy for hypertension in theblack population
thiazide diuretic or CCB
if first line, initial, therapy is refractory then what
increase the dose of the chosen med or give combination therapy.
definition of hypertension
> 130/90
what is prehypertension
120-130
what are some of the diuretic classes used in HTN control
thiazides, potassium sparing, loop
what are some of the thiazides
chlorthalidone, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone, indapamide
what are some of the potassium sparing diuretics
amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene
what are the loops
furosemide, bumetanide
what are some of the beta blockers
metropolol, propanolol, atenolol, acebutalol, q
what are some of the ACEis
benazapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril,
what are some of the ARBs
valsartan, losartan, irbesartan
what are some of the CCB
amolodopine, diltiazem, nicardipine, verapil
what are some of the SE of the CCB
palpitations, swollen ankles, constipation, HA, dizziness.
what are some of the SE of the ARBs
dizziness, SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY
what are some of the SE of the ACEs
skin rash, cough, loss of taste, kidney damage. DO NOT USE IN PREGNANCY
what are the SE of the diuretics
loss of potassium, gout, increases in blood sugar
