Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE Inhibitor) - uses: HTN, MI, LV dysfunction, nephropathy, prevnetion - adverse effects: chronic persistent cough, hyperkalemia, renal failure, potentially life-threatening angioedema (edema of tongue, lips or eyes)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) - uses: HTN, Heart Failure, Diabetic Nephropathy, MI, Prevention of Stroke - adverse effects: renal failure, potentially life-threatening angioedema (edema of tongue, lips or eyes)

Pharmacology Medication Classification Flashcards by Durstin Eckerdt

Captopril

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE Inhibitor)

uses: HTN, MI, LV dysfunction, nephropathy, prevnetion
adverse effects: chronic persistent cough, hyperkalemia, renal failure, potentially life-threatening angioedema (edema of tongue, lips or eyes)

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Losartan (Cozaar)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

uses: HTN, Heart Failure, Diabetic Nephropathy, MI, Prevention of Stroke
adverse effects: renal failure, potentially life-threatening angioedema (edema of tongue, lips or eyes)

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Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Aldosterone Antagonist
-uses: HTN and heart failure
(less selective than Eplerenone)
Major adverse effect: Hyperkalemia

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Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide Diuretic

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Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Beta-1 Blocker (Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

-preferred for patients with asthma or diabetes

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Atenolol (Tenormin)

Beta-1 Blocker (Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

-preferred for patients with asthma or diabetes

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Timolol

Beta-1 and Beta-2 Blocker (nonselective)

(Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

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Labetalol

Blocks alpha & Beta receptors

(Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

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Botulinin toxin

(Direct) Cholinoreceptor Blocking Agent: Muscarinic Antagonist
(Parasympathetic BA)

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Physostigmine

Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Carbachol

Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics

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Bethanechol

Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics

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Cevimelamine

Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics

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Pilocarpine

Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics (natural occuring)

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Neostigmine

Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Edrophonium

Irreversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)
-Organophosphates

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Pyridostigmine

Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Ambenonium

Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

Atropine

Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

Pralidoxime (PAM)

Oragnophosphate poisoning treatment drug

Scopolamine

Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

-used for motion sickness

Tolterodine (Detrol)

Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

-used for OAB, incontinence

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

-inhaled; for tx COPD/Asthma

Curare

Neuromuscular Blocing Agent (competitive/non-depolarizing)

Rapacuronium (Raplon)

Neuromuscular Blocing Agent (competitive/non-depolarizing)

Succinylcholine

Neuromuscular Blocing Agent (non-competitive/depolarizing)

Phenylephrine

Alpha-1 Agonist (sympathomimetic drugs) | -used for decongestant and glaucoma

Clonidine

Alpha-2 agonist(sympathomimetic drugs) | -decreases NE synthesis and release (HTN)

Ephedrine & Amphetamine

(sympathomimetic drugs) | -Bronchodilator, cardi uses, mydriasis, decongestant

Metaproterenol

Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs) | -may be used to delay delivery in preterm labor

Albuterol

Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs) | -bronchodilator

Terbutaline

Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

Salmeterol

Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

Dobutamine

Beta-1 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

Phentolamine

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents | Non-Specific Alpha Blockers

Phenoxybenzamine

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents | Non-Specific Alpha Blockers

Prazosin

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents | Alpha-1 selective antagonist

Yohimbine

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents | Alpha-2 selective blocker

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents Alpha 1A selective -used in tx BPH

Propanolol

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents | Non-selective Beta blocker

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents | Beta-1 selective antagonist

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-Inhibitor) - uses: HTN, heart failure, MI, nephropathy, prevention - (only Enalapril) can reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy in some patients (type I Diabetes)

Aliskiren (Tektuna)

Direct Renin Inhibitor uses: HTN only Do not give with high-fat meals

Eplerenone (Inspra)

Aldosterone Antagonist -uses: HTN and heart failure (more selective than Spironolactone) Major adverse effect: Hyperkalemia