Hypertension Formulary Test Flashcards
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Dosages
2.5mg, 10mg
Amlodipine (Norvasc) SE/Monitoring
Reflex tachycardia, flushing, dizziness, headaches, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia
Increased risk of angina/MI in pts w/ obstructive coronary disease
DRUG INTERACTIONS: grapefruit juice, CYP3A4 enzyme inducers/inhibitors
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Drug Class
DHP CCB
Atenolol (Tenormin) Dosages
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Atenolol (Tenormin) SE/Monitoring
Dizziness, fatigue, weakness
Monitor for swelling, passing out, or slow heartbeat
Atenolol (Tenormin) Drug Class
BBs
Benazepril (Lotensin) Dosages
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Benazepril (Lotensin) SE/Monitoring
Angioedema, cough (up to 20%), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure
NOT FOR pregnant people
Benazepril (Lotensin) Drug Class
ACEi
Clonidine (Catapres) Dosages
PO - 0.1mg, 0.2mg
Transdermal - 0.1-0.3mg/day
Clonidine (Catapres) SE/Monitoring
CNS depression, dizziness, fatigue, anticholinergic effects, bradycardia, reflex tachycardia, fluid retention
Clonidine (Catapres) Drug Class
Central Alpha-2 Agonists
Carvedilol (Coreg) Dosages
6.25/dose, 50mg (BID)
Carvedilol (Coreg) SE/Monitoring
Bronchospasm, bradycardia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, depression
CI: 2nd/3rd deg heart block, decompensated HF, Post-MI, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome
Carvedilol (Coreg) Drug Class
Mixed Alpha/Beta
Enalapril (Vasotec) Dosages
5mg, 40mg
Enalapril (Vasotec) SE/Monitoring
Angioedema, cough (up to 20%), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure
NOT FOR pregnant people
Enalapril (Vasotec) Drug Class
ACEi
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Dosages
12.5mg, 50mg
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) SE/Monitoring
Hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, sexual dysfunction, increase in TG/cholesterol
DRUG INTERACTIONS: lithium toxicity
CI: sulfa allergy, anuria
Dose in the AM
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Drug Class
Thiazide Diuretic