Hypertension II October 16, 2017 Flashcards
isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur
antianginal
heart/chest
vascular smooth muscle relaxation
headache, dizziness
nitroglycerin (sublingual & injection)
Nitrostat
antianginal
heart/chest/immediate needs
vascular smooth muscle contraction
flushing, dizziness, headache
ranolazine
Ranexa
antianginal
heart/chest
reduces Ca influx
bradycardia, hypotension
digoxin
Lanoxin, Digitek
antiarrhythmic
heart
inhibit membrane bound Na/K ATPase
bradycardia, blurry vision
amiodarone
Pacerone, Cordarone
antiarrhythmic
heart
lengthening of cardiac action potential (class III)
hypotension, cardiogenic shock/arrest, heart failure
propafenone
Rythmol
Antiarrhythmic (Class Ic)
Heart
Blocks Na, increase action potential rate (Class 1c)
Dizziness, Taste Disturbances
sotalol
Betapace
Antiarrhythmic (Class II and III)
Heart
beta-blocking (Class 2) and prolongation (Class 3)
Proarrhythmia, Torsade De Pointes (irregular heart rhythm)
dipyridamole and aspirin
Aggrenox
Antiplatelet Agent
Heart / Strokes / Blood clots
Dipyridamole - Inhibit Platelet aggregation, Aspirin - Inhibits PG / TBX A2 Synthesis
BLEEDING, dark stools, bruising
doxazosin
Cardura (XL)
Antihypertensive/BPH Agent
High Blood Pressure / BPH (enlarged prostate, urinary problems)
Alpha 1 adrenergic Antagonist, relaxes smooth muscle in bladder neck and prostate
Dizziness, fatigue, headache
prazosin
Minipress
Cardiovascular Ð Alpha-Blocker
High Blood Pressure
Inhibits post-synaptic Alpha receptors (vasodilation)
Palpitations, dizziness, fatigue
spironolactone
Aldactone
Diuretic
High Blood Pressure / Urine Output
antagonism of aldosterone (DCT Na/K exchange sites)
weakness, paraesthesia, confusion, dry mouth, muscle cramps
bumetanide
Bumex
Diuretic
High Blood Pressure / Urine Output
Inhibits NA/CL reabsorption in Ascending limb of Henle’s Loop
Muscle Cramps, weakness, hypokalemia, dizziness, impaired hearing
torsemide
Demadex
Diuretic
High Blood Pressure / Urine Output
Inhibits Na/K/Cl reabsorption in Loop of henle
excessive urination
triamterene with hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide, Maxzide
Diuretic
High Blood Pressure / Urine Output
Triamterene - Inhibits resorption of NA in exchange for potassium. HCTZ - Inhibits Na/CL at distal renal tubule
Muscle Cramps, weakness, rash
chlorthalidone
Hygroton
Diuretic
High Blood Pressure / Urine Output
Inhibits NA/CL reabsorption at Cortical diluting segment in Ascending limb of Henle’s Loop
Muscle Cramps, weakness