pharm 10-14 AntiHTN Drugs Flashcards
Hydralazine
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication (3)*
- C: Adverse Effects (3)*
- D: Contraindication*
- D2: _____ can DEC* Hydralazine effectiveness
A: Arteriole Vasodilator
B:
- Resistant HTN
- Pregnancy HTN
- Acute/Chronic [Mitral Regurgitation]
C:
- Tachycardia
- Angina exacerbation
- Fluid retention
D: CAD
D2: NSAIDs can DEC effectiveness
Chlorthalidone
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
- C:* Why are Thiazides often used in combination with antiHTN drugs that vasoDilate
A: Thiazide diuretic
B: [1st Line - Uncomplicated HTN]
C: Thiazides are often used in combination with antiHTN drugs that vasoDilate in order to counteract Adverse side effects of BP change in presence of vasodilation and volume contraction
Furosemide Indication
HTN in Severe Renal Insufficiency
Nifedipine
- A: MOA (2)*
- B: Indication (3)*
- C: Side Effects (2)*
A:
- [mild Ca+ channel blocker]
- [Selective Vasodilator]
B:
*[1st Line - HTN]
*DM
*Hyperlipidemia
C:
(x) acute reflex tachycardia
(x) Peripheral Edema (from Arterial dilation being > than venous)
Verapamil
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
- C: Side Effects (2)*
A: [Ca+ channel blocker]
B: [1st Line - HTN]
C:
- Constipation (from anti-cholinergic effects)
- Bradycardia
- has greatest effect on heart out of the Non-dihydropyridines*
Clonidine
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
- C: Adverse Effects (4)*
A: [Medullary Alpha 2 AGONIST]
B: [2nd Line - HTN]
C:
(x) Sedation
(x) Dry Mouth
(x) Contact Dermatitis with transdermal patch
(x) MUSTH DISCONTINUE SLOWLY TO PREVENT REBOUND HTN
Guanfacine
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
A: [Alpha 2 AGONIST]
B: [2nd Line - HTN]
Methyldopa
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
- C: How does it affect Sympathetic Tone? What 3 things does Methyldopa prevent?*
- D: Side Effect*
A: [Alpha 2 AGONIST]
B: Pregnancy HTN
C:
**DEC Sympathetic Tone but also competes for [DOPA Decarboxylase] β> prevents [L-Dopas Therapeutic affects], production of dopamine and [NorEpi/Epi in peripheral nerves]
D: SEDATION
Phenoxybenzamine
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication (2)*
- C: How does this class of drugs work?*
A: [General Alpha BLOCKER]
B:
- Rx for pheochromocytoma before surgery
- HTN 2ΒΊ to pheochromocytoma
C: Blocks post-synaptic alpha receptors β> prevents VENOUS constriction
Prazosin
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
- C: What are the other 2 Drugs similar to this tht are QD dosing?*
- D: Side Effects (3)*
A: [Alpha 1 BLOCKER]
B: [2nd line - Chronic HTN]
C: [Terazosin / Doxazosin] which are dosed QD and
D:
- hypOtension (postural and [occurs especially in 1st dose])
- Beneficial DEC in [LDL/HDL ratio]
- Fluid Retention
Terazosin
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
- C: Drugs in this class have less ______ effects than ______ or __________*
A: [Alpha 1 BLOCKER]
B: [2nd line - Chronic HTN]
C: [Alpha 1 BLOCKERS] have [less tachycardia effects] than vasodilators or [general alpha blockers]
Doxazosin
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication*
A: [Alpha 1 BLOCKER]
B: [2nd line - Chronic HTN]
Nadolol
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication (2)*
A: [Beta BLOCKER]
B:
- [Long term angina]
- HTN
Pindolol
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication (2)*
A: [Beta-Blocker] with partial agonist activity at both B1 and B2 adrenergic Receptor
B:
- Chronic HTN
- [pts with symptomatic bradycardia or postural hypOtension]
Metoprolol
- A: MOA*
- B: Indication (2)*
- C: Side Effects*
A: [Lipophilic B1 Blocker] (so may have central sympatholytic effect)
B:
- HTN
- Long Term Angina
C: CNS Side Effects - Insomnia