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Hypertensive Medication Flashcards

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Examples of ACE inhibitors

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Captopril
Enalapril
Lisinopril
Ramipril

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ACE Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action

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Cause inhibition of ACE levels, reducing angiotensin II and aldosterone levels and increasing bradykinin levels

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ACE Inhibitors effect:

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Vasodilation
Reduction in peripheral resistance
Little change in CO and HR
Reduced sodium retention

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ACE inhibitor Route of Administration

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Oral

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ACE inhibitors indication

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Hypertension
Heart Failure
Renal dysfunction

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ACE inhibitors Adverse Effects

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Characteristic cough
Hypotension
Dizziness
Headache
Diarrhoea
Muscle Cramps
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ACE Inhibitors Contraindication

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Pregnancy
Renovascular disease
Aortic stenosis

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ACE inhibitor + NSAIDs

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Hypotension

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists examples

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Losartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists mechanism of action

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Inhibit the Angiotensin II receptor

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Effects

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Vasodilation

Reduction in peripheral resistance

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Route of administration

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Oral

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists indication

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Hypertension

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Contraindications

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Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Caution in renal artery stenosis and aortic stenosis

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists adverse effects

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Cough
Orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Hyperkalaemia
Rash
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