- Water retention - heaviness in centre of chest triggered by effort or emotion - Depression - Extreme tiredness, thirst or excessive urination - Irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, nausea. - Pain or tightness in legs while exercising that disappears at rest. - Dizziness, light-headedness on standing, blurred vision (postural hypotension)

Antihypertensives - GENERAL Flashcards by Hana Manuchar

ACE INHIBITORS (ACEi)

Typically taken OD
Take first dose at bedtime

Ramipril
Lisinopril
Perindopril (30-60 mins before food)
Enalapril
Captopril (BD)

Fosinipril
Imidapril
Moexipril
Quinapril
Trandolapril

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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB)

Candesartan
Losartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan

Telmisartan
Azilsartan
Eprosartan
Olmesartan

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Warning signs

Water retention
heaviness in centre of chest triggered by effort or emotion
Depression
Extreme tiredness, thirst or excessive urination
Irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, nausea.
Pain or tightness in legs while exercising that disappears at rest.
Dizziness, light-headedness on standing, blurred vision (postural hypotension)

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Monitoring

BP
HR
Renal function
Serum electrolytes

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Antihypertensives - GENERAL Flashcards

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