Hypertension Formulary Flashcards
Brand Name: Amlodipine
Norvasc
Dosage: Amlodipine
Starting: 2.5 mg
Max Daily Dose: 10 mg
Adverse Effects: CCBs
- reflex tachycardia
- flushing
- dizziness
- headache
- peripheral edema (dose-related)
- gingival hyperplasia
Warnings: CCBs
increased risk of angina/MI in patients with obstructive coronary disease due to reflex tachycardia
Drug Class: Amlodipine
CCBs
Brand Name: Atenolol
Tenormin
Dosage: Atenolol
Starting: 25 mg
Max Daily: 100 mg
Adverse Effects: Beta Blockers
- bronchospasm
- bradycardia
- fatigue
- exercise intolerance
- depression
- can mask signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia
Caution: Beta Blockers
- patients with PAD (carvedilol preferred)
- patients with reactive airway disease (use selective)
Contraindications: Beta Blockers
- second or third degree heart block
- decompensated heart failure
- post MI (ISA BBs only)
- severe bradycardia
- sick sinus syndrome
Drug Class: Atenolol
Cardioselective Beta Blocker
Brand Name: Benzapril
Lotensin
Dosage: Benzapril
Starting: 10 mg
Max Daily Dose: 40 mg
Frequency: 1 or 2
Adverse Effects: ACEi
- angioedema
- cough
- hyperkalemia
- acute renal failure w/ severe bilateral stenosis
Contraindications: ACEi
- history of angioedema on ACEi
- concomitant use of aliskiren in patients w/ DM
- pregnancy/breastfeeding
Drug Class: Benzapril
ACEi
Brand Name: Clonidine
Catapres
Dosage: Clonidine
PO: 0.1-0.2 mg BID/TID (max of 2.4 mg/day)
Patch: 0.1-0.3 mg/24 hours
Adverse Effects: Clonidine
- CNS depression
- dizziness
- fatigue
- anticholinergic effects
- bradycardia
- reflex tachycardia
- fluid retention
Drug Class: Clonidine
Central Alpha-2 Agnoist
Brand Name: Carvedilol
Coreg
Dosage: Carvedilol
Starting: 6.25 mg/dose
Max Daily Dose: 50 mg
Frequency: 2
Drug Class: Carvedilol
Mixed Alpha/Beta Blocker
Brand Name: Enalapril
Vasotec
Dosage: Enalapril
Starting: 5 mg
Max Daily Dose: 40 mg
Frequency: 1 or 2
Drug Class: Enalapril
ACEi
Brand Name: Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
Dosage: HCTZ
Starting: 12.5 mg
Max Daily Dose: 50 mg