RENAL Flashcards
1
Q
Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, and Ramipril
Moa
USE
UDE
A
- inhibit ACE and decrease angiotensin II, decreasing GFR by preventing the construction of the efferent arteriole
- prevents inactivation of bradykinin
- HTN and Diabetic Nephropathy
- Cough, Angioedema, Teratogen, increase Creatinin, HKyperkalemia and Hypotension (CATCHH)
2
Q
Losartan, Candesartan and Valsartan
Moa
USE
UDE
A
- block the binding of angiotensin 2 to receptor
- HTN
- hyperkalemia and decreased GFR
3
Q
Aliskiren
Moa
USE
UDE
A
- renin inhibitor
- HTN
- hyperkalmeia and decreased GFr
- contraindicated in people who are already taking ACEI and ARBS
