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Hypertension and Atherosclerosis (Week 2) Flashcards

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losartan

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Cozaar
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
hypertension, diabetic neuropathy
qd
fatigue, anemia, hypoglycemia, chest pain
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valsartan

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Diovan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
hypertension, heart failure, acute coronary syndrome
qd, bid
dizziness, increased blood urea nitrogen
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irbesartan

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Avapro 
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
hypertension, diabetic neuropathy
qd
hyperkalemia, dizziness
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candesartan

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Atacand
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
hypertension, heart failure
qd
hypotension, increased serum creatine
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amlodipine

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Norvasc
Calcium Channel Blocker 
hypertension, coronary artery disease
qd
edema, fatigue
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diltiazem

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac
Calcium Channel Blocker 
hypertension, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease
qd, bid (ER) qid (IR)
edema, headache
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nifedipine

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Procardia, Adalat
Calcium Channel Blocker 
hypertension, angina
qd (ER), tid (IR)
flushing, edema, dizziness/lightheadedness/giddiness, headache, nausea/heartburn
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verapamil

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A

Calan, Verelan
Calcium Channel Blocker
hypertension, angina, supraventricular tachyarrythmia (atrial fibrulation)
qd (ER) tid (IR)
headache, gingival hyperplasia, constipation

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atenolol

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A

Tenormin
Beta Blocker
hypertension, angina, postmyocardial infarction prevention
qd
bradycardia, cold extremities, hypotension, dizziness, fatigue

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metoprolol tartate

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A

Lopressor
Beta Blocker
hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction
bid
bradycardia, heart failure, hypotension, dizziness, fatigue

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metoprolol succinate

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A

Toprol XL
Beta Blocker
hypertension, angina, reduce dasnger in patients w/ heart failure
qd
bradycardia, hypotension, dizziness, fatigue

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carvedilol

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A

Coreg
Beta Blocker
hypertension, heart failure, myocardial infarction
qd (ER), bid (IR)
hypotension, dizziness fatigue, hyperglycemia, weight gain

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lovastatin

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Mevacor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statins)
atreriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia
qd
CPK Increase
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simvastatin

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Zocor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statins)
hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
qd
upper respiratory infection, abdominal pain, headache
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pravastatin

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Pravachol
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statins)
atreriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia
qd
muscoskeletal pain, nausea/vomiting, upper respiratory infection
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rosuvastatin

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Crestor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statins)
atreriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
qd
myalgia, headache, nausea
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atorvastatin

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Lipitor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statins)
hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease prevention
qd
diarrhea, arthralgia
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fenofibrate

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Tricor, Lofibra
Fibrates
hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
qd
serum creatine increase
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gemfibrozil

  1. Brand
  2. Class
  3. Indication
  4. Usual Dosing
  5. Common Side Effects
A 
Lopid
Fibrates
hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
bid
indigestion, ab pain, appendicitis

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