Pharm Flashcards
1
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Aliskiren
A
- Potent Renin Inhibitor
- Long half-life (>24 hours)
- Orally Active
- Low Bioavailability
- MOA
- Supression of plasma renin activity → decreasing the levels of Ang I and II
- Induces compensatory increase renin secretion
- Indication
- Primary hypertension (Not a first-line agent)
- Contraindication
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- GI Disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Angioedema
- Cough
2
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Captopril
A
- ACE Inhibitor
- Shortest half-life
- MOA
- Inhibits conversion of Ang I to Ang II → Reducing levels of circulating and locally formed Ang II
- Indication
- Hypertension (First-Line)
- Heart Failure
- Acute MI
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Reduce Adverse Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypotension
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal Function Impairment
- Dry Cough
- Skin Rash (Vessel Relaxation)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired Taste
- GI Disturbances
- Angioedema (Serious, but Rare)
- Proteinuria
- Neutropenia
- Glycosuria
- Hepatotoxicity
- Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs - may impair hypotensive effects
3
Q
What are the consequences of taking an ACE Inhibitor?
A
- Compensatory increase in plasma renin activity and Ang I levels due to removal of feedback inhibition of Ang II
- Decrease in aldosterone levels
- Generation of Ang II by alternative pathways
4
Q
What are the benificial effects of ACE Inhibitors?
A
- Lower BP
- Improve Arterial Compliance
- Decrease Afterload
- May prevent/reverse vascular and ventricular remodeling and hypertrophy
- Improve Renal Perfusion
- Lower Intraglomerular Pressure
- May Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Metabolism
5
Q
Enalapril
A
- ACE Inhibitor
- Prodrug converted to enalaprilat by an esterase in liver
- Enalaprilat may be administered via I.V. in hypertensive emergencies
- MOA
- Inhibits conversion of Ang I to Ang II → Reducing levels of circulating and locally formed Ang II
- Indication
- Hypertension (First-Line)
- Heart Failure
- Acute MI
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Reduce Adverse Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypotension
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal Function Impairment
- Dry Cough
- Skin Rash (Vessel Relaxation)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired Taste
- GI Disturbances
- Angioedema (Serious, but Rare)
- Proteinuria
- Neutropenia
- Glycosuria
- Hepatotoxicity
- Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs - may impair hypotensive effects
6
Q
Lisinopril
A
- ACE Inhibitor
- Lysine derivative of enalaprilat
- Enalaprilat may be administered via I.V. in hypertensive emergencies
- MOA
- Inhibits conversion of Ang I to Ang II → Reducing levels of circulating and locally formed Ang II
- Indication
- Hypertension (First-Line)
- Heart Failure
- Acute MI
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Reduce Adverse Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypotension
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal Function Impairment
- Dry Cough
- Skin Rash (Vessel Relaxation)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired Taste
- GI Disturbances
- Angioedema (Serious, but Rare)
- Proteinuria
- Neutropenia
- Glycosuria
- Hepatotoxicity
- Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs - may impair hypotensive effects
7
Q
Losartan
A
- AT1 Receptor Blocker (Ang II Receptor Blocker)
- Highly bound to plasma proteins
- Poorly/Do NOT Cross the BBB
- Orally Active
- Undergoes extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism
- Active metabolite longer half-life than parent compound
- MOA
- Selectively block AT1 Receptors
- Indication
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Patients Intolerant to ACE Inhibitors
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypotension (First-Dose)
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal Function Impairment
- Skin Rash (Vessel Relaxation)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired Taste
- GI Disturbances
- Less Chance of Angioedema compared to ACE Inhibitors
8
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Candesartan
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- AT1 Receptor Blocker (Ang II Receptor Blocker)
- Highly bound to plasma proteins
- Poorly/Do NOT Cross the BBB
- Prodrug
- MOA
- Selectively block AT1 Receptors
- Indication
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Patients Intolerant to ACE Inhibitors
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypotension (First-Dose)
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal Function Impairment
- Skin Rash (Vessel Relaxation)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired Taste
- GI Disturbances
- Less Chance of Angioedema compared to ACE Inhibitors
9
Q
Olmesartan
A
- AT1 Receptor Blocker (Ang II Receptor Blocker)
- Highly bound to plasma proteins
- Poorly/Do NOT Cross the BBB
- Prodrug
- MOA
- Selectively block AT1 Receptors
- Indication
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Patients Intolerant to ACE Inhibitors
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypotension (First-Dose)
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal Function Impairment
- Skin Rash (Vessel Relaxation)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired Taste
- GI Disturbances
- Less Chance of Angioedema compared to ACE Inhibitors
10
Q
Icatibant
A
- Bradykinin B2 Antagonist
- MOA
- Blocks bradykinin B2 receptors, reducing vascular permeability
- Indication
- Acute Hereditary and ACE Inhibitor-Associated Angioedema
- Reduced symptoms more rapidly than glucocoticoids and antihistamines
- Acute Hereditary and ACE Inhibitor-Associated Angioedema
11
Q
Bosentan
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- Endothelin Receptor Antagonist
- Nonselective ETA/ETB antagonist
- Orally Active
- MOA
- Block ET receptors, relaxing vascular smooth muscle
- Indication
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Contraindication
- Pregnancy (Teratogenic)
- Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Flushing
- Hypotension
- Peripheral Edema
- Palpitations
- Elevation of Liver Enzymes (Chronic Therapy)
12
Q
Macitentan
A
- Endothelin Receptor Antagonist
- Nonselective ETA/ETB antagonist
- Orally Active
- MOA
- Block ET receptors, relaxing vascular smooth muscle
- Indication
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Contraindication
- Pregnancy (Teratogenic)
- Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Flushing
- Hypotension
- Peripheral Edema
- Palpitations
- Elevation of Liver Enzymes (Chronic Therapy)
13
Q
Ambrisentan
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- Endothelin Receptor Antagonist
- Selective ETA antagonist
- MOA
- Block ET receptors, relaxing vascular smooth muscle
- Indication
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Contraindication
- Pregnancy (Teratogenic)
- Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Flushing
- Hypotension
- Peripheral Edema
- Palpitations
- Elevation of Liver Enzymes (Chronic Therapy)
14
Q
Nesiritide
A
- Natriuretic Peptide Agonist
- Recombinant Human BNP
- Given via I.V.
- Indications
- Acute Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure
- Pharmcological Effects
- Relax arteries and veins
- Promote diuresis and natriuresis
- Decrease cardiovascular remodeling
- Lower blood pressure
15
Q
Sacubitril
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- Neprilysin Inhibitor
-
Prodrug
- Activated to LBQ657 by de-ethylation via esterases
- MOA
- Inhibits neprilysin (responsible for ANP and BNP degradation)