PPCP 2 Quiz 3 Flashcards
Enalopril Brand & Indication
Vasotec
HTN, Heart Failure
Off-Label: Diabetic Nephropathy
Enalapril Class
ACE-I
Enalapril MOA
In the enzymes, Angiotensin Converting Ezyme (ACE), which is needed to convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction of the arteries that can raise blood pressure (or afterload).
Enalopril AE
Hyperkalemia
Angioedema
DRY COUGH
Hypotension
Enalapril is CI in
Pregnancy
Ramipril Brand & indication
Altace
HTN, Heart failure post MI, Diabetic Nephropathy
Ramipril MOA
In the enzymes, Angiotensin Converting Ezyme (ACE), which is needed to convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction of the arteries that can raise blood pressure (or afterload
Ramipril AE
Hyperkalemia, Angiodema, dry cough, worsening renal function, hypotension.
Ramipril CI
Pregnancy 2nd/3rd trimester
Valsartan Brand & Indication
Diovan
ARB
Heart failure, HTN, MI
Valsartan MOA
Selectively antagonizes the Angiotensin II (Type 1) Receptor which leads to reduction n afterload and vascular/cardiac remodeling.
Valsartan AE
Angiodema, dry cough, hyperkalmeia, worsening renal function, hypotension..
Valsartan CI
Pregnancy
Furosemide Brand & Indication
Lasix
Edema (secondary to heart failure & renal failure); Acute pulmonary edema; Hypertension
Furosemide
Inhibits Na/K/2Cl co-transporter in thick ascending Loop of Henle to prevent reabsorption of luminal Na and water thereby increasing fluid loss in urine.
Furosemide AE
Dizziness, increased uric acid levels (exacerbating gout), increased urination, ototoxicity at high doses, tinnitus, reductions in Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+
Important info about Furosemide…
-Name Lasix come about as it was known to “Last about six hours”.
Spironolactone brand & indication
Aldactone
Heart failure (NYHA Class III-IV), Edema from heart failure, Nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, hpokalemia.
Spironolactone AE
Breast tenderness, change in menustration, indigestion, gynecomastia, hyperkalmeia, hyponatremia, lethargy.
Spironolactone MOA
Antagonizes the effects of Aldosterone in the distal and collecting tubes of the nephron to prevent reabsorption of sodium and water from urine filtrate thereby causing a mild diuresis.
Spironolactone Class
Pot sparing diuretic; Aldosterone Antagonist