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Medication Classes Flashcards

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List the actions of Ace Inhibitors (prils)

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Actions:
⁃ Inhibits Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) release, subsequently reducing blood pressure, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

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List Ace Inhibitors (prils)

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⁃ Benazepril (Lotensin)
⁃ Captopril (Capoten)
⁃ Enalapril (Vasotec)
⁃ Fosinopril (Monopril)
⁃ Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis)
⁃ Moexipril (Univasc)
⁃ Perindopril (Aceon)
⁃ Quinapril (Accuprill)
⁃ Ramipril (Altace)
⁃ Trandolapril (Mavik)
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List the uses of Ace Inhibitors (prils)

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Uses:
⁃ Controlling HTN
⁃ Treating left ventricular dysfunction and CHF
⁃ Preventing strokes
⁃ Preventing/treating kidney disease in PT’s w/ HTN or diabetes

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List the side effects of Ace Inhibitors (prils)

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Side effects:

  • Fatigue
  • Hypotension/subsequent dizziness
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List the actions of Antidepressants - SSRI (ine/pram)

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⁃ SSRIs treat depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain

  • SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin into neurons. This makes more serotonin available to improve transmission of messages between neurons.
  • Mainly affect serotonin, not other neurotransmitters
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List Antidepressants - SSRI (ine/pram)

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  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • Paroxetine (Paxil)
  • Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
  • Citalopram (Celexa)
  • Escitalopram (Cipralex)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft)
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List the uses of Antidepressants - SSRI (ine/pram)

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⁃ Anxiety

- Depression

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List the side effects of Antidepressants - SSRI (ine/pram)

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  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight gain
  • Headaches
  • Anxiety
  • Decreased sexual desire
  • Increased bleeding risk
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List the actions of Beta Blockers (olol)

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Beta blockers cause the heart to beat more slowly and with less force, which lowers blood pressure. Beta blockers also help widen veins and arteries to improve blood flow.

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List Beta Blockers (olol)

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  • Acebutolol
  • Atenolol (Tenormin)
  • Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
  • Metoprolol (Lopressor)
  • Nadolol (Corgard)
  • Nebivolol (Bystolic)
  • Propranolol (Inderal)
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List the uses of Beta Blockers (olol)

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  • Hypertension
  • Arrhythmias
  • CHF
  • Myocardial Infarctions
  • Migraine
  • Tremors
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List the side effects of Beta Blockers (olol)

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  • Cold hands/feet
  • Fatigue
  • Weight gain
  • May trigger severe asthma attacks
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List the actions of Calcium Channel Blockers (pine)

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Works by preventing calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Calcium causes the heart and arteries to squeeze (contract) more strongly. By blocking calcium, calcium channel blockers allow blood vessels to relax and open.

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List Calcium Channel Blockers (pine)

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  • Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  • Felodipine
  • Isradipine
  • Nicardipine
  • Nifedipine (Procardia)
  • Nisoldipine (Sular)
  • Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac, others)
  • Verapamil (Calan SR, Verelan)
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List the uses of Calcium Channel Blockers (pine)

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- Hypertension
Treats/helps prevent:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Chest pain (Angina)
- Irregular heartbeats (Arrhythmia)
- Blood vessel conditions, such as Raynaud’s disease
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List the side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers (pine)

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  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Fast heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Fatigue
  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Swelling in the feet and lower legs
  • Grapefruit juice interacts with the drug and can affect heart rate and blood pressure
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List the actions of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (statins)

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Crestor is a prescription medicine used to lower LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) and triglycerides in the blood, slow the progression of plaque in the blood vessels, reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Crestor may be used alone or with other medications.

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List HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (statins)

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  • Rosuvastatin (Crestor
  • Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  • Pitavastatin (Livalo)
  • Lovastatin (Mevacor)
  • Simvastatin (Zocor)
  • Pravastatin (Pravachol)
  • Fluvastatin (Lescol)
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List the uses of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (statins)

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High cholesterol

20
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List the side effects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (statins)

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  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Muscle Aches
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Pain

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