Ramipril Flashcards
1
Q
ACEi ramipril causes vasodilation by acting as a competitive inhibitor to
A
AgII synthesis
2
Q
Indications for ramipril (3)
A
- hptn
- T1 diabetic nephropathy
- 2ry prevention & after MI
3
Q
Contraindications of ramipril (3)
A
- PREGNANCY
- renovascular disease
- jaundice
4
Q
Side effects of ramipril (3)
A
- ARF
- hyperK
- angioedema
5
Q
Most of ramipril is excreted via
A
Urine
6
Q
Why is ramipril contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis
A
Further vasoconstriction of renal arteries (probs thru RAAS & SNS)
7
Q
Reasons of dry cough caused by ramipril
A
- bradykinin build up
- hyperkalaemia
- ++ creatinine
