UNIT 1: CHAPTER 1: ANTI HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS Flashcards

1
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Used in the management of EDEMA associated with cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine abnormalities, as well as in the treatment of HTN, glaucoma, and other several disease conditions

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Diuretics

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2
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Site of Action of Diuretics

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Nephron

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3
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Increased urine production

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Diuresis

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4
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Increased excretion of K+ in the urine

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Kaliuresis

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5
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Increased excretion of Na+ in the urine

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Natriuresis

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6
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Main reabsorption site for HCO3- (85%), Na+ (40%), organic solutes, glucose, amino acids.

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Proximal Convoluted Tubule

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7
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WATER is permeable.

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Proximal Convoluted Tubule

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8
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Site of Action of Proximal Convoluted Tubule

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• Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
• Osmotic Diuretics
• Methylxanthines - Caffeine

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9
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• Reabsorption of Na+ (5-10%)
• WATER is impermeable.

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Distal Convoluted Tubule

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10
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Site of Action of Distal Convoluted Tubule

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Thiazide Diuretics

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11
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• Reabsorption of Na+ (3%)
• Excretion of K+ and H+

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Collecting Duct

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12
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Site of Action of Collecting Duct

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Site of action of:
1. Aldosterone (promotes Sodium
reabsorption).
2. ADH (Increases reabsorption of Sodium
in the collecting duct).
3. POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS

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13
Q

• Thin Descending Limb
• Thick Ascending Limb

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LOOP OF HENLE

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14
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Site of Action of Thin Descending Limb

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Osmotic Diuretics

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15
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Site of action of Thick Ascending Limb

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Loop Diuretics

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16
Q

• WATER is impermeable
• Reabsorption of Na+
(35%), Mg++, Ca++

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Thick Ascending Limb

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17
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Brand Name of HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

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Microzide

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18
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Brand Name of CHLORTHIAZIDE

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Diuril

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19
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Brand name of CHLORTHALIDONE

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Thalitone

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20
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Brand Name of INDAPAMIDE

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Lozol

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21
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Brand name of METOLAZONE

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Zaroxolyn

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22
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MOA: Promotes the inhibition of Na+,Cl- symporter in the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron

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Thiazide Diuretics

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23
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Effects of Thiazide Diuretics

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▪ Diuretic
▪ Natriuretic
▪ Kaliuretic
▪ Retains Calcium

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24
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particularly in patients with inadequate dietary Potassium

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Hypokalemia

25
Q

Sulfonamide-associated adverse effects

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• Dermatologic
• Hematologic

26
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Metabolic Effects of Thiazide diuretics

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• Hyperglycemia (Decreased insulin sensitivity)
• Hyperuricemia (Inhibition of uric acid excretion)
• Hyperlipidemia

27
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MOA:
Promotes the inhibition of Na+, K+ , 2Cl- symporter in the thick ascending limb of Loop of Henle of the nephron.

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Loop Diuretics

28
Q

Brand Name of Furosemide

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Lasix

29
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Brand name of Torsemide

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Demadex

30
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Brand name of Ethacrynic acid

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Edecrin

31
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Effects of Loop Diuretics

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Effects:
▪ Diuretic
▪ Natriuretic
▪ Kaliuretic
▪ Hypomagnesemia ▪ Hypocalcemia

32
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Adverse effects of Loop Diuretics

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• Hypokalemia
• Sulfonamide
• Metabolic effects
• Ototoxicity - affects cranial nerve

33
Q

Cause electrolyte imbalances

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Loop diuretic - Drastic Diuretic effect

34
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Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists

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Spironolactone
Eplerinone

35
Q

Epithelial Sodium-channel (ENaC) Inhibitors

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• Triamterene
• Amiloride

36
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Brand name of SPIRONOLACTONE

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Aldactone, Carospir

37
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Brand name of EPLERINONE

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Inspra

38
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Brand name of TRIAMTERENE

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Dyrenium

39
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Brand name of AMILORIDE

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Midamor

40
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MOA: Structural analogs of aldosterone that competitively blocks aldosterone binding sites in the collecting duct.

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Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists

41
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Blocks the entry of Sodium in collecting ducts

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Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists

42
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Effects of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

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• Diuretic
• Natriuretic
• Decreased Kaliuresis

43
Q

Cause more natriuresis than thiazide

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Loop Diuretics

44
Q

Favorable with patients with osteoporosis as comorbidity.

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Thiazide diuretics

45
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Weak/low natriuretic effect.

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Potassium Sparing Diuretics

46
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It Inhibits the enzyme, Carbonic Anhydrase (CA).

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

47
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First Sulfonamide-derived diuretics

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• ACETAZOLAMIDE
• DORZOLAMIDE
• BRINZOLAMIDE
• DICHLOROPHENAMIDE

48
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Brand name of ACETAZOLAMIDE

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Diamox

49
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Brand name of DORZOLAMIDE

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Trusopt

50
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Brand name of BRINZOLAMIDE

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Azopt

51
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Brand name of DICHLOROPHENAMIDE

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Keveyis

52
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Adverse effects of CA

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• Metabolic Acidosis
• Sulfonamide-Associated

53
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Brand name of Mannitol

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Osmitrol

54
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Brand name of Glycerol

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Fleet

55
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Creates an osmotic gradient at the water-permeable regions of the nephron (PCT and thin descending limb)

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Osmotic Diuretics

56
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Management of cerebral edema

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Osmotic Diuretics

57
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Management of glaucoma

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Osmotic Diuretic

58
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Adverse effects of Osmotic Diuretics

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  1. Dehydration
  2. Hypovolemia with the possibility of hypernatremia.