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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone Type & indication

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Often combined with BB’s, ACEI’s, ARBS, central-actors in fixed dose combinations for treatment of HTN

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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone Contraindication

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severe renal or cardiac insufficiency, hypokalemia, pregnancy

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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone MOA

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initial effect due to volume contraction, long term effect due to decreased peripheral resistance (prostaglandin)

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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone Drug Action/Pd

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Thiazide, K+ wasting, Ca2+ saver. Inhibits Na+ reabsorption-Inhibits Na/Cl cotransporter in distal tubule. Not as strong because most Na has already been pumped. Protective against kidney stones.

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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone Adverse Effects

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hyponatremia, hyperglycemia (watch diabetics), Increased LDL/HDL, Hypokalemia, Hyperuricemia, Impotence

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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone Drug interactions

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No NSAIDS (PG mechanism), No BB’s if diabetic or lipidy-worsen hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, No Digoxin or Quinidine or Steroids. No Carbamazapine/Chlorpropamide or Anticoagulants (prone to clots).

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Thiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothialidone Notes

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watch renal insufficiency w/thiazides.

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Drug Name

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Loop, Furosemide (Lasix)

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Furosemide (Lasix) Type & indication

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Loop Diuretic

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Furosemide (Lasix) Contraindication

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diabetics (if on sulfonylureas will get hyperglycemic), watch heart patients (interaction w/B-Block, Digoxin and Quinidine), no renal insufficiency (will potentiate hyperkalemia), hyperuricemia (can lead to GOUT)

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Furosemide (Lasix) Drug Action/Pd

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K+ wasting, Ca/Mg wasting, hypokalemia. Inhibits Na/K/Cl- transporter in loop of henle. Remember that Ca and Mg are linked to the K+ situation in loop of henle.

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Furosemide (Lasix) Adverse Effects

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Dehydation/hyponatremia, hypokalemia (K+ wasting), Impaired Diabetes Control, Increased LDL/HDL, OTOTOXICITY, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia.

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Furosemide (Lasix) Drug interactions

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No NSAIDs, No BB’s, No Digoxin or Quinidine or Steroids. No Aminoglycosides or Anticoagulants (increased bleed).

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Spironolactone, Eplerenone Contraindication

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hyperkalemia or in patients that can have a state causing hyperkalemia (diabetes, myeloma, renal dx, renal insuff)

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Spironolactone, Eplerenone Drug Action/Pd

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Aldo-R inhibitor, K+ Sparing. Collecting Tubule. Gets into cell via basolateral (blood) side-no transporter needed.

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Spironolactone, Eplerenone Adverse Effects

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Hyperkalemic metabolic acidosis (due to sparing of H+.) Gynecomastia, antiandrogenic effects (but not w/newer eplerenone)

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Spironolactone, Eplerenone Drug interactions

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No NSAIDS, ACE inhibitors or ARB’s (further mess with Aldosterone system), Don’t combine with RAS inhibitors

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Spironolactone, Eplerenone Notes

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note that man-boobs and anti-androgenic effects are only for older spironolactone.

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Nifedipine Type & indication

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Calcium channel blocker; good for ischemic heart disease (angina), chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes due to limited side effects.

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Nifedipine Contraindication

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liver failure (metabolism-pk), severe heart failure (need vasoconstriction to perfuse organs)

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Nifedipine MOA

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dihydropyridine

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Nifedipine Drug Action/Pd

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more selective action on vessels, least action on heart (is a dihydropyridine)

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Nifedipine Adverse Effects

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acute tachycardia (reflex to the vasodilation and decreased cardiac return), peripheral edema (arterioles dilate more than veins so fluid goes out of capillaries instead of into higher-pressure veins), flushing (sympa activation), headache (decreased return)

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Nifedipine Notes

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(Not the heart one) Dr. Samarel Sez: most cardiologists use diltiazem for treatment of angina b/c middle vasodilatory effects (hi vasodilation can lead to reflex tachy) and intermediate action in inotropy and chronotropy.

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Diltiazem Type & indication
Calcium channel blocker; good for ischemic heart disease (angina), chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes due to limited side effects.
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Diltiazem Contraindication
liver failure (metabolism), severe heart failure (need vasoconstriction to perfuse organs), negative inotropic effect could cause ischemia
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Diltiazem MOA
non-dihydropyridine-has effects on AV node and contractility
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Diltiazem Drug Action/Pd
intermediate action on vessels and heart. Blocks activated/inactivated Ca channels primarily in heart (use-dependent). Slows AV nodal conductions & increases refractoriness.
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Diltiazem Adverse Effects
bradycardia (AV node), dizziness & headache (hypotensive effect from vasodilation), edema
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Diltiazem Drug interactions
note that SHORT acting CCB's cannot be used in patients with coronary ischemia (CAD) b/c they can have a heart attack!!
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Diltiazem Notes
(D middle of the road) Dr. Samarel Sez: most cardiologists use diltiazem for treatment of angina b/c middle vasodilatory effects (hi vasodilation can lead to reflex tachy) and intermediate action in inotropy and chronotropy.
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Verapamil Type & indication
Calcium channel blocker; good for ischemic heart disease (angina), chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes due to limited side effects.
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Verapamil Contraindication
liver failure (metabolism), severe heart failure (need vasoconstriction to perfuse organs), negative inotropic effect could cause ischemia
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Verapamil MOA
non-dihydropyridine-has effects on AV node and contractility
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Verapamil Drug Action/Pd
more effect on heart than vessels, Blocks activated/inactivated Ca channels primarily in heart (use-dependent). Slows AV nodal conductions & increases refractoriness.
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Verapamil Adverse Effects
constipation, bradycardia (AV node, reduced CO b/c of Ca block), dizziness & headache and edema
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Verapamil Drug interactions
watch cardiac acting non-dihydropyridines in pts w/BB's because they can get SEVERE BRADYCARDIA!
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Verapamil Notes
(Very cardiac active) Dr. Samarel Sez: most cardiologists use diltiazem for treatment of angina b/c middle vasodilatory effects (hi vasodilation can lead to reflex tachy) and intermediate action in inotropy and chronotropy.
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Clonidine Type & indication
sympathetic-induced HYPERTENSION
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Clonidine
A2 agonist (but remember alpha-2 is hooked up to Gi) acute increase in BP initially (peripherally) and then reduced BP (centrally); has actions on vasculature & chol/adr nerve terminals
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Clonidine Drug Action/Pd
A2 Agonist. Decreases sympathetic outflow from CNS
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Clonidine Adverse Effects
side effects do with blocking sympathetics: sedation (12-35%), dry mouth (25-40%), bradycardia, dermatitis
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Clonidine Drug interactions
CNS Depressants like barbituates, benzos, opioid analgesics... (because Clonidine causes some CNS depression.
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Clonidine Notes
Caution patient about missing doses--withdrawal should be done slowly to prevent rebound hypertension. Major compensatory response is salt retention.
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Methyldopa Type & indication
Hypertension in PREGNANCY (drug of choice)
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Methyldopa Contraindication
Liver failure, or treatment with MAOI's or L-Dopa for Parkinson's
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Methyldopa MOA
same MOA as A2 agonist Clonidine.
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Methyldopa Drug Action/Pd
Prodrug which is converted to active form-is ALPHA 2 agonist
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Methyldopa Adverse Effects
sedation, nightmares, movement disorders, hyperprolactinemia, Hemolytic Anemia (rare 1-5%)
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Methyldopa Drug interactions
MAOI's b/c drug competes w/Nepi for transport into vesicles, leading to Nepi buildup in cytoplasm and expulsion of Nepi into body, negating effects. L-dopa (parkinsons) b/c drug causes increased dopamine degredation.
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Reserpine Type & indication
HTN-often combined with diuretics to use therapeutically b/c at low dose you don't have depression side effect.
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Reserpine Contraindication
DO NOT use as a MONOTHERAPY (alone).
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Reserpine MOA
leaves monoamines susceptible to degredation by MAO
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Reserpine Drug Action/Pd
PREsynaptic inhibition of Ntmission, indirect acting adrenergic blocking agent. Inhibits VMAT uptake of monoamines
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Reserpine Adverse Effects
depression (not at lower doses), nasal congestion, bradycardia, sedation, diarrhea.
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Reserpine Drug interactions
CNS depressants (sleeping meds especially) or MAOI's
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Reserpine Notes
note that dopamine is transported into vesicles, and this is the step that is blocked
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Phentolamine Type & indication
Pheochromocytoma ; catecholamine extravasation (to save tissue from ischemia and death if NE/Epi is out of veins)
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Phentolamine Contraindication
pts with poor cardiac blood flow or CAD (due to reflex tachycardia)
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Phentolamine MOA
non-selective alpha antagonist (A1 & A2)
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Phentolamine Adverse Effects
orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachy (can give B-Blocker to prevent from happening), nasal congestion (due to vasodilation of nasal vessels), decreases LDL & HDL
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Phentolamine Notes
hypotensive side effects lessen after 1st dose
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Prazosin Type & indication
Hypertension, selective A1 antagonist
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Prazosin MOA
selective alpha-1 antagonist
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Prazosin Drug Action/Pd
less reflex tachycardia b/c less A2 effects when compared to non-specifics, also large initial drop in blood pressure (pts level out). Does not impair exercise tolerance.
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Prazosin Adverse Effects
orthostatic hypotension (syncopy), decreases LDL & HDL
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Prazosin Notes
hypotensive side effects lessen after 1st dose
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Propranolol, Nadolol Type & indication
Propranolol-mild to moderate HTN, is lipophilic, sometimes used with vasodilators. Nadolol-longer 1/2 life, better compliance, hydrophilic
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Propranolol, Nadolol Contraindication
bradycardia or heart block; cardiogenic shock or heart failure, asthmatics or diabetics
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Propranolol, Nadolol MOA
NONSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS (B1 & B2 block). (Propranolol is also a Type II anti-arrythmic.)
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Propranolol, Nadolol Drug Action/Pd
Anti-HTN actions: decrease HR & contractility, decrease renin release; decrease sympathetic activation. Also inhibit aqueous humor production. Bronchospasm (inhibit B2)! Diabetics- decreased response to epi (liver B2)-don't respond to hypoglycemia!
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Propranolol, Nadolol Adverse Effects
lipophilic drug Propranolol-Chronic Fatigue, also insomnia, nightmares. Both have Bradycardia, increased triglycerides, decreased HDL's, increased airway resistance (B2)
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Propranolol, Nadolol Drug interactions
CCB's (due to doubling up of reduced contracility and conduction)
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Propranolol, Nadolol Notes
Nadolol has longer 1/2 life (20-24hr) so has once-daily dosing advantage over prototype propranolol.
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Pindolol Type & indication
HYPERTENSION, especially if sympathetic activity is too high
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Pindolol Contraindication
bradycardia or heart block; cardiogenic shock or heart failure, asthmatics or diabetics
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Pindolol MOA
PARTIAL AGONIST, less bradycardia & lipid abnormalities than other B-Blocker types
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Pindolol Drug Action/Pd
decrease heart rate & contractility and overall CO (B1), decrease renin release (less vasoconstriction via R-A-A system); decrease sympathetic activation.
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Pindolol Adverse Effects
slightly lipophilic so may see Chronic fatigue, insomnia, nightmares.
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Pindolol Drug interactions
CCB's (due to doubling up of reduced contracility and conduction)
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Pindolol Notes
Beneficial when sympathetic activity is too high
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Sympatholytic Drugs:
idea is to decrease sympathetic mediated vasoconstriction (alphas), CO and Renin Release (Betas), (l) after name means lipophilic for B-Blockers, BB's less effect in blacks or elderly
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Metoprolol (l) Atenolol Type & indication
ANTI-HTN: HYPERTENSION, ANGINA, Arrythmias
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Metoprolol (l) Atenolol Contraindication
bradycardia or heart block; cardiogenic shock or heart failure, asthmatics or diabetics*
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Metoprolol (l) Atenolol MOA
Selective B1 BLOCKERS "cardioselective", (these two are also used as Type II anti-arrythmic)
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Metoprolol (l) Atenolol Drug Action/Pd
decrease heart rate & contractility and overall CO (B1), decrease renin release (less vasoconstriction via R-A-A system); decrease sympathetic activation. *Little effect on liver or lung so may be okay for diabetics or asthmatics.
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Metoprolol (l) Atenolol Adverse Effects
less respiratory side effects b/c of cardioselectivity (B1), do have bradycardia, increased triglys
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Metoprolol (l) Atenolol Drug interactions
CCB's (due to doubling up of reduced contracility and conduction)
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Labetolol (l) Type & indication
ANTI HTN: mild to severe HTN, used for Pheochromocytoma
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Labetolol (l) Contraindication
bradycardia or heart block; cardiogenic shock or heart failure, asthmatics or diabetics
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Labetolol (l) Drug Action/Pd
B-Blocker with A-Blocker activity
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Labetolol (l) Adverse Effects
Due to alpha blocking, get more incidence of orthostatic hypotension (block of baroreceptor alpha response), same lipophilic effcts as above (fatigue)
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Carvedilol (l) Type & indication
ANTI-HTN: mild to severe HTN, also used post-MI and for heart failure
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Carvedilol (l) Contraindication
bradycardia or heart block; cardiogenic shock or heart failure, asthmatics or diabetics
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Carvedilol (l) Drug Action/Pd
B-Blocker with A-Blocker activity
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Carvedilol (l) Adverse Effects
Due to alpha blocking, get more incidence of orthostatic hypotension (block of baroreceptor alpha response), same lipophilic effcts as above (fatigue)
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Hydralazine Type & indication
Vasodilation of small vessels, particularly arterioles: drug resistant HTN and emergencies
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Hydralazine Contraindication
Severe angina or known CAD (see "Coronary steal")
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Hydralazine MOA
vasodilate arterioles
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Hydralazine Drug Action/Pd
orally effective
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Hydralazine Adverse Effects
tachycardia, angina aggrevation, fluid retention, nausea, vomiting, sweating flushing, lupus-like symptoms
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Hydralazine Drug interactions
NSAID's (can reduce effectiveness)
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Hydralazine Notes
remember from Dr. Samarel's lecture that drugs that work primarily on arterioles can produce coronary steal!
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Minoxidil Type & indication
Vasodilation of small vessels, particularly arterioles: drug resistant HTN
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Minoxidil Contraindication
Severe angina or known CAD (see "Coronary steal")
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Minoxidil MOA
vasodilate arterioles
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Minoxidil Drug Action/Pd
orally effective
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Minoxidil Adverse Effects
tachycardia, angina aggrevation, fluid retention, hypertrichosis (extra body hair), nausea, vomiting, sweating flushing, lupus-like symptoms
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Minoxidil Notes
remember from Dr. Samarel's lecture that drugs that work primarily on arterioles can produce coronary steal!
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Nitroprusside Type & indication
Vasodilation of small vessels, particularly arterioles: emergencies
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Nitroprusside MOA
arteriole & venous dilation; endothelium independent.
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Nitroprusside Drug Action/Pd
immediate onset, brief duration. Can produce prompt vasodilation (w/reflex tachy) and can reduce BP in all pts, regardless of cause of HTN!
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Nitroprusside Adverse Effects
nausea, vomiting, muscle twitch, cyanide poisioning
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Nitroprusside Notes
you don't give it orally b/c that converts it to cyanide!
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Losartan Type & indication
Angiotensin R Blocker (ARB's): non-peptide antagonist of ATII receptor
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Losartan Contraindication
no ARB's in pregnancy-renal damage to fetus (Dr. Fareed)
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Losartan MOA
blocks renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system to lower BP
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Losartan Adverse Effects
hyperkalemia. Less effective (just like ACEI's) in salt-sensitive blacks.
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Losartan Drug interactions
liver metabolism, so decrease dose if liver problem or hypovolumic
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Losartan Notes
Better results with diuretic combo rather than increased dose!
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Drug Name
Captopril
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Captopril Type & indication
ACEI's are Less effective in black patients you racist! ACEI's: Reduces mortality post-MI and in HF pts, Reduces remodeling of heart post MI. Preserves renal function in diabetics
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Captopril Contraindication
no ACE inhibitors in pregnancy due to renal damage of fetus (Dr. Fareed), bilateral renal stenosis
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Captopril Drug Action/Pd
short t 1/2, need multiple daily doses, has active metabolites
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Captopril Adverse Effects
hyperkalemia, dry cough, rash, angioedema (rare!). Risk of hyperkalemia if using K+ sparing drugs!
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Captopril Drug interactions
ACE is also a kininase, so when you block it, you see increased bradykinin, which is a vasodilator and is thought to be what causes cough in people.
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Enalapril Type & indication
ACEI's are Less effective in black patients you racist! ACEI's: Reduces mortality post-MI and in HF pts, Reduces remodeling of heart post MI. Preserves renal function in diabetics
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Enalapril Contraindication
no ACE inhibitors in pregnancy due to renal damage of fetus (Dr. Fareed), bilateral renal stenosis
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Enalapril Drug Action/Pd
prodrug that gets converted to active metabolite, longer 1/2 life, can dose 1-2x per day
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Enalapril Drug interactions
Note you really want to give ACEI's to post-MI, HF or Diabetics. BB's also good post-MI. Remember that AT-II is a potent cardiomyocyte growth factor (hypertrophy) and fibroblast mitogen factor (hyperplasia)-- ACEI prevents cardiac remodeling!!
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Lisinopril Type & indication
ACEI's are Less effective in black patients you racist! ACEI's: Reduces mortality post-MI and in HF pts, Reduces remodeling of heart post MI. Preserves renal function in diabetics
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Lisinopril Contraindication
no ACE inhibitors in pregnancy due to renal damage of fetus (Dr. Fareed), bilateral renal stenosis
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Lisinopril Drug Action/Pd
more predictable onset and duration of action, has long 1/2 life for 1x dosing
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Lisinopril Drug interactions
Note you really want to give ACEI's to post-MI, HF or Diabetics. BB's also good post-MI. Remember that AT-II is a potent cardiomyocyte growth factor (hypertrophy) and fibroblast mitogen factor (hyperplasia)-- ACEI prevents cardiac remodeling!!

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