Pharmacology Flashcards

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acetazolamide

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CA inhibitor
MOA: inhibits CA in PCT
Cause: diuresis, metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia
**RARELY used as antiHTN
Uses: glaucoma, altitude sickness, metabolic alkalosis

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brinzolamide

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CA inhibitor, TOPICAL
MOA: inhibits CA in PCT
Cause: diuresis, metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia
**RARELY used as antiHTN
Uses: glaucoma, altitude sickness, metabolic alkalosis

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dorzolamide

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CA inhibitor, TOPICAL
MOA: inhibits CA in PCT
Cause: diuresis, metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia
**RARELY used as antiHTN
Uses: glaucoma, altitude sickness, metabolic alkalosis

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methazolamide

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CA inhibitor
MOA: inhibits CA
Cause: diuresis, metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia
**RARELY used as antiHTN
Uses: glaucoma, altitude sickness, metabolic alkalosis

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bumetanide

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loop diuretic, SULFA
MOA: inhibit NKCC2 in TAL
Causes: diuresis, hyponatermia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesia, hypokalemia
Uses: edema, heart failure, HTN, ARF, anion overdose, hypercalcemia

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ethacrynic acid

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loop diuretic, NON-SULFA
MOA: inhibit NKCC2 in TAL
Causes: diuresis, hyponatermia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesia, hypokalemia
Uses: edema, heart failure, HTN, ARF, anion overdose, hypercalcemia

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furosemide

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loop diuretic, SULFA
MOA: inhibit NKCC2 in TAL
Causes: diuresis, hyponatermia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesia, hypokalemia
Uses: edema, heart failure, HTN, ARF, anion overdose, hypercalcemia

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bendroflumethiazide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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chlorothiazide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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chlorthalidone

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption,hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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hydroflumethiazide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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indapamide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption,hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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methylclothiazide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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metolazone

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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polythiazide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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trichlormethiazide

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thiazide diuretic
MOA: inhibits NCC in DCT
Causes: diuresis, increase Ca2+ reaborption, hypokalemia
Uses: HTN, MILD heart failure, kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
**can cause hyperglycemia —-> caution in DM pts

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eperenone

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K sparing diuretic
mineralocorticoid antagonist, GREATER SELECTIVITY
MOA: block aldosterone nuclear receptor
**cross reacts w/ androgen receptor –> antiandrogenic effects
Uses: hyperaldosteronism, antiandrogenic uses, combo w/ K wasting diuretics
**
does NOT need to access luminal membrane

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spironolactone

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K sparing diuretic
mineralocorticoid antagonist
MOA: block aldosterone nuclear receptor
**cross reacts w/ androgen receptor –> antiandrogenic effects
Uses: hyperaldosteronism, antiandrogenic uses, combo w/ K wasting diuretics
**
does NOT need to access luminal membrane

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amiloride

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ENaC inhibitor

Uses: combo w/ K wasting diuretics, Li induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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triamterene

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ENaC inhibitor
Uses: combo w/ K wasting diuretics, Li induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
shorter half life than amiloride

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mannitol

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osmotic diuretic
MOA: inc osmotic pressure of filtrate –> inhibits tubular reabsorb
Uses: rapid excretion of toxins, reduction of intracranial/intraoccular press

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isosorbide

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osmotic diuretic
MOA: inc osmotic pressure of filtrate –> inhibits tubular reabsorb
Uses: rapid excretion of toxins, reduction of intracranial/intraoccular press

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conivaptan

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ADH antagonist
admin parenterally
MOA: V1 and V2 antagonist in CCT
Uses: SIADH, heart failure

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tolvaptan

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ADH antagonist
admin orally
MOA: V2 antagonist in CCT
Uses: SIADH, heart failure

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amlodipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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clevidipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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felodipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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isradipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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nicardipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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nifedipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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nisoldipine

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CCB, DHP
MOA: arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina

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diltiazem

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CCB, non-DHP
MOA: neg inotropic effect, arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina
** do NOT use w/ beta blockers

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verapamil

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CCB, non-DHP
MOA: neg inotropic effect, arteriolar vasodilation –> dec TPR
Uses: HTN, HTN emergencies, angina
** do NOT use w/ beta blockers

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diazoxide

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K channel opener
Causes: arteriolar vasodilation
not used due to adverse effects

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minoxidil

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K channel opener
Rogaine
Causes: arteriolar dilation –> severe HTN, baldness
Adverse: HA, sweating, hypertrichosis, reflex tachycardia/edema (MUST be used w/ beta blockers and diuretic)

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fendoldopam

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dopamine agonist
Causes: inc RBF
Uses: HTN emergencies, post-op HTN
Adverse: tachycardia, HA, flushing 
**do NOT use in glaucoma pts
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hydralazine

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NO modulator
MOA: dilates art not veins –> releases NO
Uses: HTN in preg, HF, HTN emergencies

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nitroprusside

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NO modulator
MOA: dilates BOTH art and veins –> dec TPR
Adverse: cyanide posioning

40
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isosorbide dinitrate

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NO modulator
MOA: dilates BOTH art and veins –> dec TPR
Adverse: ortho hypotension, syncope, HA

41
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nitroglycerin

A

NO modulator
MOA: dilates BOTH art and veins –> dec TPR
Adverse: ortho hypotension, syncope, HA

42
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benazepril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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captopril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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enalapril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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enalaprilat

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ACE inhibitor, IV
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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fosinopril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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lisinopril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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moexipril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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perindopril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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quinapril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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ramipril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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trandolapril

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ACE inhibitor
MOA: inhibit ANG1–>ANG2 and bradykinin degradation
Uses: HTN, heart failure, L vent dysfxn, prevention of CV events
Adverse: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, ARF
**do NOT use is pregnancy
**good for young active HTN pt

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azilsartan

A

ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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candesartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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eprosartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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irbesartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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losartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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olmesartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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telmisartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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valsartan

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ARB
Causes: dec contraction of vascular smooth mm, dec aldosterone, dec cardiac hypertrophy
Uses: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, prevention of CV events
**do NOT use during pregnancy

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Clonidine

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centrally acting A2 agonist
Causes: reduced sympathetic outflow –> dec BP
**abrupt withdrawl can lead to rebound HTN due to extremely high levels of NE in system

62
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propranolol

A

non-sel B blocker

Causes: dec HR, dec renin release

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aliskiren

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renin inhibitor

**do NOT use in pregnancy

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acebutolol

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beta 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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atenolol

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beta 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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betaxolol

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beta 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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bisoprolol

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beta 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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carteolol

A

beta blocker
Cause: dec HR, bronchoconstriction, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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carvedilol

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non-sel beta blocker, alpha 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, bronchoconstriction, dec renin release, vasodilation
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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esmolol

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beta 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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labetalol

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non-sel beta blocker, alpha 1 blocker, B2 agonist
Cause: dec HR, bronchodilation, dec renin release, vasodilation
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: IV for severe HTN, HTN during pregnancy

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metoprolol

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beta 1 blocker
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

73
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nadolol

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beta blocker
Cause: dec HR, bronchoconstriction, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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nebivolol

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beta 1 blocker, B3 agonist
Cause: dec HR, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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penbutolol

A

beta blocker
Cause: dec HR, bronchoconstriction, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

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pindolol

A

beta blocker
Cause: dec HR, bronchoconstriction, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

77
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timolol

A

beta blocker
Cause: dec HR, bronchoconstriction, dec renin release
Contraindication: asthma/COPD, diabetes, arrythmias
Uses: HTN, HF, ischemic heart dis, glaucoma

78
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doxazosin

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A1 blocker

79
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prazosin

A

A1 blocker

primarily used for men w/ HTN and BPH

80
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terazosin

A

A1 blocker

81
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guanabenz

A

centrally acting A2 agonist

82
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guanfacine

A

centrally acting A2 agonist

83
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methyldopa

A

centrally acting A2 agonist

PREGNANCY

84
Q

What drugs (2) are most effective for acute management of severe HTN in a pregnant woman?

A

labetalol (IV)

hydralazine

85
Q

What drug is most effective for long term oral therapy in a pregnant woman?

A

methyldopa

86
Q

What drug classes should you absolutely NOT use in a pregnant women w/ HTN?

A

ACE inhibitors (fetal renal/cardiac probs)
ARBs (fetal renal/cardiac probs)
direct renin inhibitors (fetal renal/cardiac probs)
nitroprusside (fetal cyanide posioning w/in hrs)

87
Q

What is the most effective drug in HTN emergencies?

A

sodium nitroprusside

88
Q

What drugs would you give pre-op for removal of a pheochromocytoma?

A
  1. phentolamine (A blocker)

2. esmolol (B blocker)

89
Q

What drug classes are most effective in black pts w/ HTN?

A

thiazide diuretics

CCBs

90
Q

Why does the diuretic effect of CA inhibitors dec after several days?

A

HCO3 depletion leads to enhanced NaCl reabsorption by the rest of the nephron

91
Q

What class of drugs can cause dose related ototoxicity?

A

CAIs

92
Q

Which is the longest acting thiazide diuretic (longest half life)?

A

chlorthalidone

it is also the only thiazide given parenterally

93
Q

what are some common diuretic combos?

A

loop + thiazide

K sparing + loop/thiazide

94
Q

Which diuretics are usually used to tx HTN?

A

thiazide

95
Q

Which diuretics are usually used to tx nephrolithiasis?

A

thiazide b/c they enhance Ca reabsorption

96
Q

Which diuretics are usually used to tx hypercalcemia?

A

loop b/c they reduce Ca reabsorption

97
Q

Which diuretics are usually used to tx polydipsia/polyuria?

A

thiazide