Pharmacology Flashcards
HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors suffix
Statins
Beta Blockers suffix
olol
Ace inhibitors suffix
pril
Common Statins
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
What is a HMG Inhibitor used for?
Hyperlipidemia
Hypercholesterolemia
What does Statins reduce?
LDL levels
Triglyceride levels
What do Statins raise?
HDL
What is highly encouraged with HMG Inhibitors
Good diet and exercise
Regular doses for HMG inhibitors
10-80 mg daily
Typically 40mg
When do patients need to take their cholesterol medications and why?
At night, so the body will synthesize the cholesterol while the patient is asleep.
Side effects of HMG inhibitors
Decreased liver
function/liver failure
Rhabdomyolysis
Myalgia
What are Beta Blockers primary purpose
Hypertension
2 common Beta Blockers
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor)
What are the indicators for Beta Blockers?
Hypertension
Chest Pain
Assists the workload of the heart
Forms of Beta Blockers
Tablet of IV
Dose of Beta Blockers
Varies on specific drug
When are beta blockers given?
Once or twice a day
Side effects of beta blockers
Low HR
Low BP
Dizziness
Hides signs of hypoglycemia
Should you give beta blockers without having the PT’s HR?
No
Should you stop beta blockers suddenly? Yes or No and why?
No can cause rebound hypertension
What are Ace (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors used for?
Blood pressure medication
3 most common Ace Inhibitors
Lisinopril (Zestril)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Captopril (Capoten)
Indications for the use of Ace Inhibitors
Hypertension
Heart failure
Lisinoprils normal dose
5 - 40 mg
Once or twice a day
Side Effects of Ace Inhibitors
Angioedema (Swelling of the MM of the face and throat)
Dry cough
High K levels
