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Cardiovascular Medications that Lower Blood Pressure Flashcards

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ACE Inhibitors

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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Dry Cough, Increased Potassium, Hypotension, Angioedema

Helpful Hints - Ends in “pril”, A Coughing Enzyme, Ace Swells the Face

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ACE Inhibitors

Lotensin

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(Benazepril)

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ACE Inhibitors

Vasotec

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(Enalapril)

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ACE Inhibitors

Zestril

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(Lisinopril)

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ACE Inhibitors

Altace

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(Ramipril)

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ARBs

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Angiotensin Recepter Blockers (ARBs)

Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Hypotension, Increased Potassium

Helpful Hints - Ends in “sartan”

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ARBs

Avapro

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(Irbesartan)

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ARBs

Cozaar

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(Losartan)

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ARBs

Benicar

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(Olmesartan)

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ARBs

Diovan

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(Valsartan)

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Beta Blockers

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Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure

Side Effects - Hypotension, Bradycardia

Helpful Hints - Ends in “lol”

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Beta Blockers

Tenormin

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(Atenolol)

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Beta Blockers

Coreg

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(Carvedilol)

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Beta Blockers

Lopressor

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(Metoprolol Tartrate)

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Beta Blockers

Toprol XL

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(Metoprolol Succinate)

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Beta Blockers

Bystolic

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Beta Blockers

Inderal

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(Propranolol)

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Common Indications - Hypertension

Side Effects - Hypotension, Diltiazem/Verapamil Only - Bradycardia

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Calcium Channel Blockers

Norvasc

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Calcium Channel Blockers

Cardizem

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Calcium Channel Blockers

Procardia

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Calcium Channel Blockers

Verelan

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Calcium Channel Blockers

Lotrel

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(Amlodipine/Benazepril)

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Alpha Agonists

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Common Indications - Hypertension

Side Effects - Hypotension

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Alpha Agonists Catapres
(clonidine)
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Diuretics
Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure Side Effects - Hypotension, Electrolyte changes Ends in "ide" or "one", "water pills"
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Diuretics Thalitone
(chlorthalidone)
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Diuretics Lasix
(furosemide)
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Diuretics Microzide
(hydrochlorothiazide)
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Diuretics Dyazide
(HCTZ/triamterene)
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Diuretics Aldactone
(spironolactone)
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Diuretics Zestoretic
(lisinopril/HCTZ)
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Diuretics Hyzaar
(losartan/HCTZ)
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Diuretics Diovan HCT
(valsartan/HCTZ)
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Vasodilators
Common Indications - Heart Failure, Angina Side Effects - Hypotension, Headache
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Vasodilators Apresoline
(hydralazine)
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Vasodilators Imdur
(isosorbide mononitrate)
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Vasodilators Nitrostat
(nitroglycerin sublingual)
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Vasodilators Nitro-Dur
(nitroglycerin transdermal)

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