Intro to Antihypertensive Agents I Flashcards
prehypertension
SBP 120-139
DBP 80-89
recommend lifestyle changes
stage 1 HTN
SBP 140-159
DBP 90-99
begin treating HTN
stage 2 HTN
SBP >160
DBP >100
mean arterial pressure
MAP = CO x TPR
cardiac output
CO = HR x SV
drug strategy with HTN
reduce CO
reduce TPR
compensation for HTN meds**
reflex tachycardia - increased symapthetics
edema - increased renin activity
**so can add different drug to counteract
weight reduction
5-20 decreased SBP
DASH diet
8-14 decreased SBP
dietary sodium reduction
2-8 decreased SBP
physical activity
4-9 decreased SBP
moderation of alcohol
2-4 decreased SBP
antihypertensive sites of action
arterioles
venules
heart
kidneys
major classes of antihypertensive meds
- diuretics
- agents blocking ANG action
- direct vasodilators
- sympathoplegic agents
diuretics
act at kidney tubules
agents that block ANG action
- angiotensin receptors of vessels
- beta-receptors of JG cells
- ACE inhibitors
- renin inhibitors
direct vasodilators
on vascular smooth m.