Treatment of HTN Flashcards
ACEIs…drugs
“prils”
ACEIs…MOA
blocks formation of Ang II–>decrease in aldosterone
ACEIs…side effects/notes
(b/c increase in bradyokinin…) Cough!!!
hyperkalemia
angioedema
renal damage in pre-existing renal disease
***contraindicated in pregnancy
ARBs…drugs
“Sartans”
ARBs…MOA
Block Ang II at AT receptor–> decrease in aldosterone
ARBs…side effects
renal damage in pre-existing renal disease
hyperkalemia
**contraindicated in pregnancy
Renin inhibitor…drug
Aliskerin
Renin inhibitor…MOA
Decrease Ang I and therefore Ang II and aldosterone
Renin inhibitor…side effect
hyperkalemia
Thiazides…notes
useful in mild HTN
decrease K, Mg, Na
increase Ca, uric acid, glucose, LDL cholesterol, TGs
Loops…Notes
useful in moderate-severe HTN
decrease K, Mg, Ca, Na
increase uric acid, glucose, LDL cholesterol, TGs
Aldosterone antagonists…notes
Hyperkalemia
metabolic acidosis
gynecomastia
safe for use during pregnancy
Treatment of HTN during…
Pregnancy
GOOD!!!
alpha-methyldopa
hydralazine
Treatment of HTN during…
Pregancy
BAD!!!!
ACEIs and ARBs
Treatment of HTN during…
Diabetes
GOOD!!!!
ACEIs and ARBs
diuretics also good 2nd line agents