Hypertension drugs Flashcards
What is desired blood pressure in adults?
120/80 mmHg “desired”
Define stages of hypertension
1: 140/90 mmHg to 159/99 mmHg
2: 160/100 mmHg to 180/120 mmHg
3: higher than 180/120 mmHg
Where is ACE found?
luminal surface of capillary endothelial cells, predominantly in the lungs
What are the steps of angiotensinogen?
angiotensinogen from liver, renin from kidney converts it to angiotensin I. ACE from lungs converts that to angiotensin II,
what are the actions of angiotensin II?
acts at AT1, vasoconstriction
stimulation of aldosterone which acts at distal renal tubule
cardiac and vascular muscle cell growth
vasopressin (ADH) release from posterior pituitary
How is angiotensin II created?
converted from. the angiotensin I via ACE or chymases
How do ACEi cause hypotension and dry cough
potentiates bradykinin
- vasodilatation via NOS/NO
What are the ACEi names?
lisinopril, ramipril
What is the mechanism of action for ACEi?
inhibiting circulating and tissue ACE •
A reduction in Angiotensin-II activity,
vasodilation (↓ peripheral resistance: ↓ afterload)
reduction in aldosterone release (↑ Na + H2O excretion)
reduced vasopressin (ADH) release (↑ H2O excretion)
reduced cell growth and proliferation
ACEi
Hypotension, Dry cough (10-15% - bradykinin association)
hyperkalaemia (lower aldosterone - ↑[K+])
cause or worsen renal failure
angioedema
X ACEi
Renal artery stenosis, AKD,, (CKD - caution),
idiopathic angioedema
pregnancy
^ACEi
↑K+ drugs,
NSAIDs,
other antihypertensive agents
ARB names
candesartan, losartan
ARB mechanism
AT 1 and AT2 receptors antagonist, no effect on bradykinin
ARB
Hypotension!
hyperkalaemia (low aldosterone ↑K+)
cause or worsen renal failure
X ARB
Renal artery stenosis, AKD,, (CKD
pregnancy
^ARB
↑K+ drugs,
NSAIDs
What do CCB do?
target calcium initiated smooth muscle contraction, primary choice for low renin patients
What are the 2 groups of CCB
dihydropyridines
- non-dihyropyridin
What are dihydropyridines?
amlodipine (long half life) nifedipine nimodipine (selective for cerebral vasculature)
dihydropyridine
Ankle swelling, flushing, headaches (vasodilation)
Palpitations
mechanism for dihydropyridine
little chronotropic or inotropic effects
cerebral vs peripheral selectivity
x dihydropyridine
Unstable angina, severe aortic stenosis
^ dihydropyridine
amlodipine + simvastatin (increased effect of statin)