Pharmacology Flashcards
Ace Inhibitors
-pril
Lisonopril, Enalapril
ARBs
-sartan
Losartan, Valsartan
Beta Blockers
-olol
Metoprolol, Atenolol
Calcium Channel Blockers (2)
-dipine
-zem
Amlodopine, Diltiazem
Diuretics (3)
-ide, -thiazide, -actone
S
Spironoloctone thinks potassium S
Sparring
Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolocatone
Digitalis
-oxin
Lanoxin (Digoxin)
Heparin
-parin
Fondaparinux
Heparin
Ravaroxaban
Warfarin
Thrombolytics (Fibrinolytics) (3)
-kinase, -plase, TPA
DCCATT of Antiplatelets
- Dipyridamole
- Clopidogrel
- Cilostazol
- Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
- Tirofiban
- Ticlopidine
Stage 1 Antihypertensives (3)
ADA
- ACE-I (-pril)
- Diuretics
- ARB (-sartan)
Stage 2 Antihypertensives
ABC
- Alpha Blockers
- Beta Blockers
- Calcium-Channel Blockers
Hypertensive Crisis (2)
CD
- Central Acting Antihypertensives
- Direct Acting Vasodilator
Prazosin, Tamsulosin
Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Cardioselective Beta 1 Antagonist
MAN BABE except NADOLOL
Metoprol, Labetalol, Esmolol
Beta Blockers
Nifedipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil
Calcium Channel Blocker
Dihydropyridine (-dipine)
Non-Dihydropyridine (DiVe)
- Diltiazem
- Verapamil
Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Losartan, Telmisartan, Irbesartan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
Clonidine, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Guanabenz (Wytensin)
Central Acting Antihypertensives
Phentolamine, Hydralazine, Minoxidil, Nitroglycerin
Direct Acting Vasodilator
Prednisone
Hydrocortisone
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Corticosteroid (-sone & -solone)
Prednisone (Most Potent)
Hydrocortisone (2nd Most Option)
Betamethasone (2nd-3rd Trimester)
Dexamethasone (Crosses BBB)
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Albuterol
Phenylephrine
Adrenergic Agonists
- Epinephrine (alpha & beta agonist)
- Dopamine (low = + ino & chrono, high = vasopressor)
- Dobutamine (beta agonist only)
- Albuterol (SABA; Acute Asthma)
- Phenylephrine (Alpha Agonist; peripheral vasoconstrictor)
Formoterol & Salmeterol (LABA; used as a maintenance drug)
1 Reason of Noncompliance for Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Orthostatic Hypotension
1 Reason of Noncompliance for Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Erectile Dysfunction
1 Reason of Noncompliance for Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Excessive Dry Cough
Mgt: Switch to ARBS
Vasodilator contraindicated to pregnant women
ACEI & ARBS
Vasodilator contraindicated to pulmonary conditions
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
ACEI causes excessive dry cough
Medicine for Cardiogenic Shock
Dopamine
Medicine for Acute Asthma Attack
Albuterol / Salbutamol (Ventolin)
Chronic Asthma Medication (LABA)
Formoterol & Salmeterol