Angiotensin II Inhibitors Flashcards
(32 cards)
candesartan trade name
Atacand
candesartan drug class
angiotensin II inhibitor
candesartan expected effect
dilate blood vessels and reduce pressure
candesartan why use
hypertension, heart failure, kidney failure
candesartan dose
8-32mg/day
candesartan route admin
PO
candesartan adverse effects
renal failure, angioedema, anaphylaxis
candesartan nursing implications
hypersensitivity, females pregnant in 2/3rd trimester risk for fetal death
azilsartan trade name
edarbi
azilsartan drug classes
antihypertensive, angiotensin II receptor antagonist
azilsartan why use
hypertension
azilsartan dose
80mg/day
azilsartan route admin
PO
azilsartan adverse effects
hypotension, anemia, angioedema, diarrhea
azilsartan black box warning
pregnancy in 2/3rd trimester may cause fetal death
azilsartan nursing implications
angioedema
BP (rhythm, rate)
valsartan trade name
Diovan
valsartan drug classes
angiotensin 2 antagonist, antihypertensive
valsartan expected effect
blocks angiotensin 2 (vasoconstrictor & aldosterone), prohibits binding angiotensin 2 to AT receptor in tissues
why use valsartan
hypertension, CHF, MI
route admin valsartan
PO
valsartan doses
CHF 40-160mg tid
post MI 20mgbid
hypertension 80-160mg
valsartan adverse effects
CVA, MI, dysrhythmias, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, renal failure
valsartan nursing implications
BP, pulse
angioedema (face swell, short breath, edema)
dizzy common on this med
excessive sweating, diarrhea, dehydration decreases BP > maintain hydration
