Pharm 2 Flashcards
3 A1 blocker Agents
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Prazosin — NOT approved for BPH // for PTSD
(HTN)
A2 Agonists
Clonidine (PO/Patch)
Methyldopa — First line for HTN in Pregnancy
(HTN)
B-Blockers Agents (ISA)
Acebutolol — B1 selective
Pindolol —Greater ISA than Acebutolol (Non-Selective)
Penbutolol
(HTN)
Mixed a1 and Nonspecific B-blockers
Carvedilol — Both HF and HTN
Labetalol — 2nd line during Pregnancy
Carvedilol
Pts w/ BOTH HF and HTN
Reduce Morbidity and Mortality w/ HF
Tablet ONLY —> Decrease Orthostatic HOTN
Labetalol
A1 and Nonspecific B-blockers (HTN)
HTN(PO) — 2nd line during Pregnancy Severe HTN (IV)
Reserpine
MOA — Reduce Catecholamines
W/ other agents against MORE SEVERE forms of HTN
Adverse
Significant Mental Depression and Anxiety
(HTN)
Main DHP-CCB
-Pine
Amlodipine Clevidipine(IV) Nicardipine(IV/PO) Nifedipine Felodipine
(HTN)
Non-DHP
Verapamil
Diltiazem
DI
Digoxin w/ _____ or ______
Verapamil or Diltiazem
Beta blockers w/ Verapamil or Diltiazem —> _______
Bradycardia
CCB is more efficacious in ______ Population
African American
Hydralazine
Atrial Vasodilators
SEVERE HTN (EMERGENCY)
Acceptable for HTN and Pregnancy
Combine w/ Nitrates (BiDil) —> Both HTN and HF in African-American pts
Lupus Erythematous like syndrome
(HTN)
Minoxidil
Vasodilators
Pts w/ Renal Failure and Severe HTN who do NOT respond well to Hydralazine
Adverse — Hypertrichosis (Excessive hair growth)
HTN Urgency
Agents
Clonidine
Captorpril - over clonidine if pt has HF
Labetalol — Pregnant or Cannot tolerate methyldopa
HTN Emergency (Blurred Vision)
Vasodilators
Nitroglycerin (IV)
Sodium Nitroprusside (IV)
Fenoldopam (IV)
Hydralazine
HTN Emergency
CCB
Nicardipine (PO/IV)
HTN Emergency
ACEI
Enalaprilat — Rapid action, ONLY IV
HTN Emergency
Adrenergic Inhibitors
Esmolol — Ultra-short actions cardioselective
Labetalol — Both Urgency (PO) and Emergency (IV)
Labetalol
Selective a1 & Non-selective B blocker
Both HTN Urgency (PO) and Emergency (IV)
Preferred in coronary artery disease, End Stage Renal Disease
Thiazides and Thiazides-like Diuretics
HCTZ
CHlorthalidone
Metolazone — CrCl <30
Chlorothaizide
Loop Diuretics
Ethacrynic Acid — Alternative for pts w/ a Sulfa allergy
Furosemide
Bumetanide
Osmotic Diuretics
Mannitol
(HF)
ARBs
Sacubitril/Valsartan
Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor ARNI
(HF)
BB
Carvedilol — mixed a & b blockers (non-selective)
Metoprolol - B1
Bisoprolol -B1
Metolazone
Thiazides & Thiazide-like Diuretics
Effective at lower CrCl (<30)
(HF)
Aldosterone Antagonist
Eplerenone
SPironolactone
(HF)
Vasodilators
Hydralazine/Isosorbide Dinitrate (BiDil)
Nitroglycerin
Sodium Nitroprusside
Nesirtide
Nitroglycerin (HF)
Ideal choice for HTN Emergency
Preferred agent for Preload Reduction w/ Pulmonary Congestion
DOC for HTN Emergency
Sodium Nitroprusside
(HF)
Inotropic agents
Digoxin
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Milrinone
Inotropic Agents that stimulate the Vagus Nerve
Digoxin
MOA
Inhibits phosphodiesterase III (PDE3)
Milrinone
Treatment of CHF
Agents that decrease Mortality
ACEI & ARBs
BB
Aldosterone Antagonist
Agent that reduce morbidity and mortality for African American w/ NYHA class III or IV HFrEF
BiDil
Vasodilator
Free Radical NO —> Vasodilation
ACS or HTN Emergency
V dilation > A dilation
Nitroglycerin
Cinchonism
Quinidine (Class 1A)
Reversible lupus erythematous like syndrome
Procainamid (Class 1A)
Alternative agent in Pulseless VT/VF if amiodarone is NOT available
Lidocaine (IB)
DOC in Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
B-Blocker
Contains Iodine
>50% stop due to the side effect
Pulmonary Fibrosis (Adverse)
Blue Gray Skin
Amiodarone
DOC for Acute Conversion of Regular Rhythm Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia to Sinus Rhythm
Only used in Emergency and Acute situation
Adenosine
Ventricular Rate Control
____________
Pts w/ Severe Asthma/Severe COPD — Preferred over B-blocker
Non-DHP CCBs
DOC for Symptomatic Bradyarrhythmia
Atropine (Anticholinergic)
DOC for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Adenosine
DOC for Acute Ventricular Tachycardia/Pulseless Fibrillation
Epinephrine —> Amiodarone (1stline anti-arrhythmic)
Lidocaine — 2nd
Procainamide — 3rd (If pt is stable)
POC for Torsade’s de Pointes
Magnesium I
TX for Chronic Stable Angina
Rest or Nitroglycerin
First line for Stable Ischemic Heart Desease
B-Blockers
Nitrates
Stable Angina
Maintenance
Acute
Maintaines — w/ B-blockers or Non-DHP CCB
Acute — Sublingual Tablet or Spray Nitrate
(Anti-Anginal)
Two alternatives to beta blocker
CCB
Na+ Channel Blocker
(Anti-Anginal)
Anti-platelet
Aspirin
Clopidogrel — Alternative to Aspirin
(Anti-anginal)
For pts who have CV comorbidities (LVEF <40, HTN, DM, post MI, and or CKD)
ACEI or ARBs
Main drugs for African American
HF — Bidil
HTN — Hydralazine w/ Nitrates
HTN — CCBs work better w/ water pills
Less responsive to ACEI and beta blocker as monotherapy
Safe for Pregnant Woman
Methyldopa — 1
Labetalol — 2 (if pt cannot tolerate methyldopa
Nifedipine — DHP-CCB (HTN)
Hydralazine — PO or IV (HTN)