Adverse Effects Of Antihypertensives and other heart meds Flashcards
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Clonidine - alpha 2 agonist
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Rebound hypertension - increase in norepinephrine release
Poor compliance
1
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Ace inhibitors
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Dry cough
Angioedema
Renal failure with RAS
Hyperkalemia
2
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Spironolactone
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Hyponatremia/Hyperkalemia
Gynecomastia
Impotence
Irregular menses
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Beta blockers
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Increased tryglycerides
Reduction in HDL
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CaChannel blockers and vasodilators
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Fluid retention/peripheral deems
5
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Hydralazine
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High doses lupus-like syndrome
6
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Alpha blockers
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First dose syncope
Improve urinary retention