RAAS Drugs and diuretics Flashcards
What physiological changes/homeostasis are under control of RAAS system?
short and long term regulation of BP, regulation of blood plasma, modulation of SNS activity, stimulate thirst
What are some pathophysiological conditions (and drugs) that effect or are effected by RAAS?
hypertension (many anti-hypertensives), cardiac hypertrophy (ACE inhibitor), MI, Atherosclerosis, Diabetic nephropathy (ACE inhibitors can protect kidney and delay dialysis)
What is renin?
proteolytic enzyme, stored in renal JG cells, primary regulator of formation and maintenance of Ang II levels in blood
What is the relationship between Angiotensinogen and Renin?
Level of AngII (thus BP) dependent on amount of circulating renin and angiotensinogen
What is the relationship of PRA and sodium?
plasma renin activity (PRA) has an inverse relationship with dietary sodium intake
Where is Angiotensinogen formed and secreted? What effects it’s synthesis?
formed and secreted continuously by liver; synth. increased by insulin, estrogens and glucocorticoids
What is the rate limiting step in the AngII formation?
conversion of angiotensinogen to AngI by renin
What are the stimulus and the mechanisms of control on renin secretion?
decreased BV->JG release renin (t1/2=15); intrarenal baroreceptor pathway, Macula Densa (MD) pathway, Beta Adrenergic Pathway
What is the mechanism of action of the MD feedback pathway?
macula densa cells adjacent to glomerular afferent and efferent arterioles, sensitive to change in NaCl flux (involving Na/K/Cl blocked by loop diuretics), signals adenosine (-) and prostaglandins (+); (inc. NaCl-> dec renin)
What is the mechanism of action of B adrenergic pathway to JG cells?
B-1 receptors on JG, increase sympathetic activity-> increase renin, CNS modulation of renin mediated by symp. outflow to JG cells
What is the short loop feedback inhibition on renin? long loop?
AngII stim of AT1 receptor on JG cell; AngII induced increase in BP
What are the differences in the two major subtypes of AngII receptors?
AT1- Gq GPCR, mediate most biological effects of AngII, vasoconstriction, cardiac remodel and aldosterone; AT2- Gi GPCR, poorly defined, may exert antiproliferative, proapoptotic, vasodilatory, and anti-hypertensive, highly expressed fetal tissues
What is the function of Angiotensin I?
Inactive, rapidly converted to Ang II by ACE (endothelial cell surface esp. lungs) regulates conversion of Ang I to II in all vascular beds
What are the functions of Ang II?
major active component of RAS; increase TPR, alter renal function, alter cardiovascular structure via AT1 (alternate pathway to activate w/o ACE)
How does AngII increase TPR?
direct vasoconstrictor effect (AT1 on VSM cells), augments SNS, combo effects rapid rise in MAP
How does Ang II alter renal function?
stimulate aldosterone synth. and release from adrenal cortex, reduce urinary excretion of Na and H2O, increase excretion of K, alter GFR
How does Ang II alter GFR?
vasoconstriction of afferent (dec. glomerular pressure and GFR) or efferent arterioles (inc. glomerular pressure and GFR), contraction of mesangial cells- decrease glomerular SA-> dec. GFR
What is AngIII?
metabolite of Ang II, similar biological activity to Ang II
Which drugs inhibit ACE?
captopril, enalapril, and enalaprilat
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
inhibit conversion of Ang I to Ang II by ACE (won’t affect alt. pathways), inhibit degradation of bradykinin (ACE kinase II), results in vasodilation and decreased TPR
What are the pharmacological effects of ACE inhibitors?
increase release of renin (disrupt - feedback), increase circulating levels Ang I, decrease aldosterone release, prevent/reverse remodeling of heart and BV
How do the ACE inhibitors differ?
captopril and enalaprilat are active form (parenteral), enalapril (oral) is ester containing prodrug, vary in potency, captopril has 2 hr t1/2 (dose 2x daily), newer have longer t1/2, most clear renally (reduce dose if insufficient)
What are the therapeutic uses of ACE inhibitors?
hypertension, CHF (left ventricular systolic), after acute MI, high risk cardio events, diabetic nephropathy
Why are ACE inhibitors indicated in diabetic nephropathy?
independent from reduction in systemic BP, reduce glomerular capillary pressure, delay disease progression
What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors?
hypotension, cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, increased serum creatinine, acute renal failure, pregnancy issues, rash and dysgeusia
What are the features of hypotension with ACE inhibitors?
first dose effect in patients with elevated PRA (Plasma renin activity, CHF and salt depleted patients)
What are the features of a cough with ACE inhibitors?
5-20%, persistent dry cough related to elevated bradykinin in lungs, may require drug withdrawal
What are the features of angioedema with ACE inhibitors?
0.1-0.5% related to elevated bradykinin, rapid swelling of lips, tongue, nose, throat, airway obstruction can be fatal, discontinue immediately, protect airway, Epi if necessary, antihistamines and/or glucocorticoids, 4.5x more prevalent in African-American patients
What are the features of hyperkalemia in ACE inhibitors?
in patients with poor renal function and/or diabetes
How is creatinine increased with ACE inhibitors?
due to decreased vasoconstriction of renal efferent arterioles (up to 30% increase acceptable)
How does ACE inhibitors cause acute renal failure?
bilateral renal arterial stenosis- when renal perfusion is low, Ang II maintains GFR by constricting efferent arterioles
What are the concerns of taking ACE inhibitors in pregnancy?
potential teratogen, fetopathic in 2nd/3rd trimester due to fetal hypotension, withdraw drug ASAP after diagnosis of pregnancy
What drugs interact and how with ACE inhibitors (ACEI)?
Antacids- reduce bioavailability, NSAIDS- reduce antihypertensive efficacy (PG vasodilatory), hyperkalemia with NSAIDS, K-sparing diurteics and K+ supplements
What drug is the prototype angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)? MOA?
losartan; competitive antagonist of AT1 receptor (inhibits most effects of AngII, 10k-fold higher affinity for AT1 vs. AT2, inhibits aldosterone secretion
How do ARBs differ from ACEI?
ARB reduce AT1 receptor activation more effectively, ARBs increase circulating AngII levels thus maintain beneficial effects of AT2 activation, ARB have no effect on bradykinin (other ACE substrates)
What are the therapeutic uses of ARBs?
hypertension (particularly intolerant to ACEI), reno-protective in DMII, CHF
What are the adverse effects of ARBs?
incidence of cough and angioedema less than ACEI (not 0), Teratogenic and fetopathic, excessive hypotension and renal failure in patients with RAS-dependent BP (renal artery stenosis), hyperkalemia
What drug is the prototype direct renin inhibitor? MOA?
aliskiren; block conversion of angiotensinogen to AngI (RLS), more effective in decreasing Ang II formation than ACE (alternate AngII conversion paths), decrease PRA but increase plasma renin level due to loss of Ang II mediated negative feedback of renin release, little or no effect bradykinin
What is the therapeutic use of aliskiren?
alone or in combo with other agents for hypertension, long term advantage over RAS drugs not established
What are the adverse effects of aliskiren?
similar to ARB: incidence of cough and angioedema less than ACEI (not 0), Teratogenic and fetopathic, excessive hypotension and renal failure in patients with RAS-dependent BP (renal artery stenosis), hyperkalemia
What is the main functions of the kidneys?
filter large quantities of plasma to remove toxins while reabsorbing water and required substances, maintain BV and H/NH3 balance
What are the layers plasma is filtered through in the glomerulus?
fenestrated endothelial cells, basement membrane, and then filtration slit diaphragms formed by epithelial cells covering BM on urinary (Bowman’s) space side
What is solvent drag?
water filtered in glomerulus pulls small solutes with it, macromolecuels retained by filtration barrier
Where is the PCT and what is moves there?
contiguous w/ bowman’s, reabsorbs 65% filtered Na (highly water permeable) other ions follow