In depth HTN pharm Flashcards
Thiazide Diuretics- 4
Hydrochlorothiazide/HCTZ (Hydrodiuril)
Chlorthalidone (Diuril)
Indapamide (Lozol)
Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Thiazide AE’s:
- Electrolyte abnormalities: hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis
- Gout, hyperuricemia
- Hyperglycemia, worsening DM
- Hypovolemia (overdiuresis)
Thiazide Dosing?
AM dosing
Thiazide MOA:
increasing renal excretion of sodium and may have some vasodilator effects
Diuretics are most effective when combined with:
ACEI or ARBs, may be used with CCBs
Clinical outcome benefits (reduction of strokes and major cardiovascular events) have been best established with:
chlorthalidone, indapamide, and to a lesser extent with hydrochlorothiazide
clinicians should avoid prescribing thiazides first line in:
diabetics
newly started on a thiazide or a thiazide like diuretic or if prescribed a dosage increase should have this lab:
electrolyte panel checked within 10-14 days of initiation to evaluate for:
Hypokalemia and Hyponatremia
Benefits of using Clorthalidone:
CV events were significantly less common and SBP and LDL cholesterol levels were lower
Loop Diuretics- 3
Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Torsemide (Demadex)
Loop dosing?
AM or afternoon dosing
Loop AE’s:
Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, overdiuresis
Higher Loop Doses for:
for pts with severely decreased glomerular filtration rate, if the patient is accustomed to med or heart failure
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics- 2
- Triamterene (combo w/ HCTZ is Dyazide or Maxzide)
- Spironalactone (Aldactone)
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics dosing?
AM or afternoon dosing
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics AE’s:
- Hyperkalemia especially in combination with an ACE inhibitor, ARB or potassium supplements
- Avoid in patients with CKD or diabetes
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics often used in conjunction with _______ and increases risk for __________
thiazide; hyperkalemia
Aldosterone Antagonists- 2
Eplerenone (Inspra)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Aldosterone Antagonists AE’s:
- Hyperkalemia especially in combination with ACE I, ARB or potassium supplements
- Avoid in CKD or DM patients
- Gynecomastia and impotence (spironolactone > eplerenone)
- Due to risk of hyperkalemia, eplerenone used cautiously in CrCl < 50 mL/min & T2DM & proteinuria
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors- 5
Quinapril (Accupril) Ramipril (Altace) Benazepril (Lotensin) Enalapril (Vasotec)* Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
ACE-inhibitors tx of choice in patients with:
hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and proteinuria
ACE-inhibitors reduce Morbidity and mortality in:
HF, recent MI
- Halt or may regress remodeling in LVH
ACE-inhibitors MOA:
- blocking conversion of ang I to ang II (a potent vasoconstrictor) & block activation of RAAS
- Also inhibits the breakdown of bradykinin, a potent vasodilator
ACE-inhibitors require monitoring:
serum K+ & Cr within 2 weeks of initiation or dose increase. Must be stopped if hyperkalemia or increasing serum creatinine
ACE-inhibitors AE’s:
Dry cough: may occur at any time 20-25% of pts and due to increased bradykinin, more common in women, AA, Asians Angioedema: more common in blacks Hyperkalemia: particularly in CKD or DM C/I in pregnancy
ARB’s- 6
Losartan (Cozaar) Candesarten (Atacand) Valsartan (Diovan) Olmesartan (Benicar) Telmisartan (Micardis) Irbesartan (Avapro)
ACE-I and ARBS are most effective in:
whites and Asians and less effective in blacks
ARB’s MOA:
stop the vasoconstricting effect of angiotensin II by blocking it’s receptor
ARB’s preferred over ACE’s when:
IF insurance coverage available because they cause less cough and have a lower risk of angioedema
ARB’s C/I:
- pregnancy, and need to monitor renal status and potassium when initiating
- contraindicated with h/o ACEI associated angioedema
ACE/ARB’s used together:
Combination therapy reduces proteinuria more than monotherapy but worsens major renal outcomes
Direct Renin Inhibitor- 1
Aliskiren (Tekturna)
DRI MOA:
Inhibits conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
DRI efficacy demonstrated in combination with:
amlodipine, HCTZ, but not for use with ACEI/ARB
DRI AE’s:
- orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia
- Does not block bradykinin breakdown; less cough than ACE Inhibitors
CCB MOA:
Inhibit influx of Ca2+ across cardiac and smooth muscle cell membranes resulting in coronary and peripheral vasodilation