Renal Flashcards
Benazepril HCl
Lotensin
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by competitively inhibiting the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
Enalapril Maleate
Vasotec
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Competitively inhibits angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE), which results in a decreased synthesis of Angiotensin II
Furosemide
Lasix
Indication: Edema, Hypertension
MOA: loop diuretic which inhibits reabsorption of sodium & chloride in the proximal & distal tubules.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride at the distal renal tubule.
Irbesartan
Avapro
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by slectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues.
Lisinopril
Prinvil, Zestril
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which relsults in decreased synthesis of angiotensin II. the reduction of angiotensin II also decreases the release of aldosterone, which in turn decreases sodium & water reabsorption & lowers plasma volume.
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Zestoretic, Prinzide
Indication: Hypertension
MOA:Competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which relsults in decreased synthesis of angiotensin II. the reduction of angiotensin II also decreases the release of aldosterone, which in turn decreases sodium & water reabsorption & lowers plasma volume.
Losartan
Cozaar
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Losartan & its principal active metabolite aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking hte binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues
Losartan/HCTZ
Hyzaar
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Losartan & its principal active metabolite aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking hte binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues
Potassium Chloride
Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K
Indication: Potassium replacement
MOA: Principal intracellular cation of most body tissues.
Ramipril
Altrace
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by competitively inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE.
Benazepril HCl
Lotensin
Adverse Effects: Cough, headache, dizziness, ANGIOEDEMA, fatigue & nausea
Benazepril HCl
Lotensin
Consultation: Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold, & allergy medications unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Report any sign of facial swelling, difficulty in breathing, or infection (fever, sore throat)to your physician. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose.
Furosemide
Lasix
Adverse Effects:
Dizziness, orthostatic hypertension, dry mouth, HEARING LOSS, nausea, vomiting, WEAKNESS, MUSCLE CRAMPS, paresthesia, ANEMIA, photosensitivity, purpura, rash & hyperglycemia
Furosemide
Lasix
Consulation: May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs. Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. Avoid overexposure to sunlight. Do not take any nonprescription cough or cold medications, antacids, laxatives or antidiarrheals without first consulting your pharmacist or physician. May cause orthostatic hypotension; take appropriate precautions. Store ina cool dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose.
Enalapril Maleate
Vasotec
Adverse Effects: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, rash, hypotension, cough, nausea, and orthostatic effects
Enalapril Maleate
Vasotec
Consultation: May be taken without regard to meals. Stop use & contact physician is any signs of swelling occur. Avoid nonprescription cought, cold & allergy medications unless otherwise directed.Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Report any signs of neutropenia (fever, sore throat) to a physician.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
Adverse Effects: Dry mouth, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, anemia, WEAKNESS, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, anorexia, GI distress including diarrhea & constipation, hyperglycemia, photosensitivity, rash & transient blurred vision.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
Consultation:
May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs. TIming of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. Avoid excess exposure to sunlight. If a dose is missed, sip it and return to normal dosing schedule.
Irbesartan
Avapro
Adverse Effects: Upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, diarrhea, dyspepsia/heartburn, & musculoskeletal trauma.
Irbesartan
Avapro
Consultation: May be administered with or without food. When pregnancy is detected, dicontinue drug as soon as possible.
Lisinopril
Prinvil, Zestril
Adverse Effects:
Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough & diarrhea
Lisinopril
Prinvil, Zestril
Consultation: May be taken without regard to meals. Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold & allergy medications unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persisitent, & if signs of swelling occur.
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Zestoretic, Prinzide
Adverse Effects:
Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough & diarrhea
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Zestoretic, Prinzide
Consultation: May be taken without regard to meals. Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Avoid excess exposure to sunlight. Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold & allergy medications unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persisitent, & if signs of swelling occur.
Losartan
Cozaar
Adverse Effect: Upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, dizziness, nasal congestion, & cough. Rare cases of rhabdomyolosis in patients receiving angiotensin II blockers.
Losartan
Cozaar
Consultation: May be administered with or without food. When pregnancy is detected losartan should be discontinued as soon as possible. Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight & children. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persistent. If a dose is missed, skip it & return to your normal dosing schedule.
Losartan/HCTZ
Hyzaar
Adverse Effects: Upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, cough & back pain. Rare cases of rhabdomyolosis in patients receiving angiotensin II blockers.
Losartan/HCTZ
Hyzaar
Consulation: May be administered with or without food. Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight & children. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persistent. Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. Avoid excess exposure to sunlight.
Potassium Chloride
Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K
Adverse Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting & abdominal discomfort. Hypokalemia can cause muscle weakness, leg cramps & irregular heartbeats.
Potassium Chloride
Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K
Consultation: Take with or after meals & with a full glass (240mL) of water. Swallow tablets (except K-Dur) whole. K-Dur tablets may be halved or dispersed in 4 ounces of water. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. The unabsorbable wax matrix from Slow K, K-Tab, & Klor-Con may be found in the stool following administration. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. Contact physician if the above side effects are severe or persisitent. If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible.
Ramipril
Altrace
Adverse Effects: Cought, ANGIOEDEMA, hypotension, fatigue & nausea
Ramipril
Altrace
Consultation: Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Altace capsules may be swallowed whole or their contents sprinkled over soft food & consumed (without chewing). They also may be mixed into water or apple juice & consumed. Premixed solutions are stable for 24 hours at room temperature & 48 hours under refridgeration. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold & allergy medication unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Report any sign of facial swelling, difficulty in breathing, or infectiong (unexplained fever or sore throat) to your physician. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. if it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. do not double dose.
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide, Maxzide
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Triamterene inhibits the reabsorption of sodium in exchange for potassium at the distal renal tubule. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride at hte distal renal tubule. Excretion of unchanged drug occurs in the urine.
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide, Maxzide
Adverse effects: Dry mouth, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, GI distress including diarrhea & constipation, hyperglycemia, photosensitivity, impotence, RASH, and transient blurred vision.
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide, Maxzide
Consultation: Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Store in a cool dry place away form sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. if it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. do not double dose. Contact a physician if the side effects are severe or persistent.
Valsartan
Diovan
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues.
Valsartan
Diovan
Adverse Effects: headache & dizziness
Valsartan
Diovan
Consultation:
May be taken with or without food but it is better to take without food for consistent plasma levels. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue use as soon as possible. Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight & children. Dizziness may occur during hte first few days of treatment, report to a physician if this adverse effect persists. Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.
Valsartan with Hydrocholorthiazide
Diovan- HCT
Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Valsartan blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues.
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride at hte distal renal tubule.
Valsartan with Hydrocholorthiazide
Diovan- HCT
Adverse Effects: Dizziness, viral infection, fatigue, pharyngitis, coughing & diarrhea
Valsartan with Hydrocholorthiazide
Diovan- HCT
Consultation: May be administered with or without food. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue use as soon as possible. Store in a cool dry place away form sunlight & children. Dizziness may occur during hte first few days of treatment, report to a physician if this adverse effect persists. Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.
