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May cause hypokalemia, myositis, and is hepatotoxic

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Gemfibrozil

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This antihypertensive should not be used in raynaud’s or peripheral vascular disease

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Atenolol

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Concommitant alcohol use results in severe hypotension. This medication is also potentitated by aspirin

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Nitroglycerin

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In hypothyroidism, this medication must be decreased. In hyperthyroidism and high fever, this medication dosage should be lowered

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Digoxin

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Inotropic and chronotropic medication that is a class II antiarrhythmic

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Beta-blockers (atenolol, propranolol)

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This medication should not be abruptly stopped because of risk of rebound hypertension and tachycardia. It s also contraindicated in asthma, AV blocks, and severe bradycardia

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Carvedilol (beta-blocker)

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Hydrochlorothiazide

i. ) Clinical Use
ii. ) Mechanism

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a. ) HTN
b. ) CHF & Edema
c. ) Urolithiasis prevention & idiopathic hypercalciuria
d. ) Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus

  a. ) Thiazide diuretic that acts in the DISTAL tubules & Ascending loop of henle.
  b. ) Increases sodium & potassium excretion 
  c. ) Decreases hypercalciuria
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Hydrochlorothiazide

iii. ) Side Effects
iv. ) Contraindications

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a.) Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia
b.) Hyperglycemia
c.) Hyperlipidemia
d.) Hyperuricemia (imparied renal function)
e.) Hypercalcemia
Mneumonic = HyperGLUC + hypoM(i)NK
**Sulfa drug allergies

   a. ) Anuria
   b. ) Electrolyte imbalances
   c. ) Sulfa allergies
   d. ) hepatic failure
   e. ) SLE
   f. ) DM
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Hydrochlorothiazide

v. ) Interactions
vi. ) Monitoring Parameters

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a. ) Supplement with minerals (Mg, K)
b. ) Avoid large calcium doses (to prevent hypercalcemia)
c. ) Interferes with anticoagulants
d. ) Potentiates digoxin and lithium toxicity
e. ) Interferes with oral hypoglycemics
f. ) NSAIDs decrease effects

    a.) Monitor Calcium levels
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This medication should not be given to people with ventricular arrhythmias but is used clinically in atrial fibrillation

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Digoxin

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This antihypertensive may also be used to treat urolithiasis because it reduces hypercalciuria

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Carvedilol

i. ) Clinical Use
ii. ) Mechanism

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a. ) Mild-to-Severe Heart failure (left ventricular dysfunction)
a. ) Non-selective Beta-Blocker

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Carvedilol

iii. ) Side Effects
iv. ) Contraindications

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a. ) Fatigue
b. ) Hypotension, dizziness
c. ) Hyperglycemia
d. ) Weight gain
e. ) Diarrhea

   a. ) Asthma 
   b. ) AV block 
   c. ) Severe bradycardia 
   d. ) Severe hepatic dysfunction
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Carvedilol
v.) Interactions

vi.) Monitoring Parameters

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v. ) Interactions
a. ) Inhibited by Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, NSAIDs & Sulfonamides
b. ) Serum levels increased by Clonidine and Cimetidine

vi. ) Monitoring Parameters
* *do NOT abruptly withdrawal Beta blockers -> rebound hypertension and tachycardia

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Class III antiarrhythmic with some Class I and Class II effects

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Amiodarone

Class I = Sodium Channel Blockers
Class II = Beta-blockers
Class III = Potassium Channel Blockers

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Nitroglycerine

i. ) Clinical Use
ii. ) Mechanism

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i. ) Clinical Use
a. ) Angina
b. ) Acute MI & Hypertensive Crisis (IV)
c. ) CHF
d. ) Topically applied for Raynaud’s syndrome

ii. ) Mechanism
a. ) Releases Nitric Oxide causing vasodilation

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Nitroglycerine

iii. ) Side Effects
iv. ) Contraindications

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iii. ) Side Effects
a. ) Postural Hypotension
b. ) Reduced efficacy over time
c. ) Reactive Tachycardia
d. ) Increased Oxygen consumption

iv. ) Contraindications
a. ) Discontinue if Blurry Vision or a Dry Mouth Occurs
b. ) Severe Anemia (because oxygen consumption is increased)
c. ) Glaucoma
d. ) Hypotension (because it vasodilates and may lower BP)
e. ) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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Nitroglycerine

v.) Interactions

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v. ) Interactions
a. ) Concommitant alcohol use results in severe hypotension
b. ) Potentiated by aspirin
c. ) Hypotension with calcium channel blockers and sildenafil (viagara)
d. ) Interferes with heparin
e. ) N-acetylcysteine helps reduce nitrate tolerance

***Titrated Withdrawal to prevent rebound angina

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Amiodarone

i. ) Clinical Use
ii. ) Mechanism

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i. ) Clinical Use
a. ) Serious ventricular arrhythmias
b. ) Chemical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation
* *Not a 1st line antiarrhythmic because of significant toxicity

ii. ) Mechanism
a. ) class III antiarrhythmic (potassium channel blocker) but it also mimics class I (sodium channel blockers) and class II (beta-blockers) meds
b. ) Delays depolarization in the SA node

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Amiodarone

iii. ) Side Effects
iv. ) Contraindications

v. ) Interactions
a. ) Has a very long half-life
b. ) May alter thyroid function

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iii. ) Side Effects
a. ) Hypotension, Bradycardia, CHF
b. ) Pulmonary Fibrosis
c. ) Hepatoxicity
d. ) Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism (Amiodarone is 40% iodine by weight)
e. ) Skin deposits (grey/blue) resulting in photodermatitis
f. ) Corneal Deposits

iv. ) Contraindications
a. ) Sinus-node dysfunction
b. ) Second- or third-degree AV block
c. ) Bradycardia causing syncope
d. ) Breastfeeding

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Amiodarone

v.) Interactions

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a. ) Has a very long half-life

b. ) May alter thyroid function

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Antihypertensive that reduces the efficacy of salbutamol and salmeterol

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Propranolol

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Contraindicated with glaucoma, and should be discontinued at the onset of blurry vision and/or dry mouth

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Nitroglycerin

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Side effects is most notably affecting the thyroid because 40% of its molecular weight is iodine. Therefore administration of this medication requires vigilant monitoring of thyroid function

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Amiodarone (anti-arrhythmic)

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Antihypertensive and chronotropic that enhances the effects of digitalis
Atenolol
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Spironolactone i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i. ) Clinical Use a. ) Hyperaldosteronism b. ) Hypokalemia c. ) CHF with edema (can be paired with ACE inhibitor) d. ) Hirsutism ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Potassium-sparing Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist in the distal renal tubules b. ) Increases sodium and water excretion while sparing potassium
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This cholesterol medication potentiates warfarin and increases the risk of myopathy when combined with statins
Gemfibrozil
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Used to treat bradycardia, uveitis, and hyperhydrosis
Atropine (Muscarinic Antagonist)
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Can be applied topically for Raynaud's Syndrome because it increase nitric oxide release and subsequent vasodilation
Nitroglycerin
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Spironolactone iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) Hyperkalemia leading to arrhythmias b. ) Gynecomastia & Antiandrogen effects iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Renal Impairment & Anuria b. ) Hyperkalemia
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Spironolactone v. ) Interactions vi. ) Monitoring Parameters
v. ) Interactions a. ) Avoid potassium supplements & other potassium-sparing diuretics vi. ) Monitoring Parameters a. ) Potassium levels
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Atropine i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i. ) Clinical Use a. ) Bradycardia & Heart Block b. ) Uveitis c. ) Hyperhydrosis d. ) Organophosphate poisoning (components of insecticides) e. ) PUD ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Muscarinic (Acetylcholine) Antagonist *Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (excess acetylcholine) cause the following symptoms: Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bronchospasms, Bradycardia, Excitation of skeletal muscles, Lacrimation, Sweating, & Salivation. Because Atropine is a muscarinic antagonist, it can be used as the antidote to AchE inhibitors, or for conditions such as bradycardia and hyperhydrosis
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Atropine iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) Dry mouth/eyes b. ) Blurred vision & Photophobia (Mydriasis) c. ) Confusion & hallucinations (CNS excitability) d. ) Tachycardia & Ventricular fibrillation iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Closed-Angle Glaucoma (causes mydriasis) b. ) IHD
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Atropine v.) Interactions Antidotes
v. ) Interactions a. ) Counteracts bradycardia drugs Antidotes: physostigmine & pilocarpine
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This cardiovascular medication inhibits Na-K pump in myocardial cells that corresponds with an increase in intracellular calcium and a longer action potential
Digoxin
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Lisinopril i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i. ) Clinical Use a. ) HTN b. ) CHF c. ) Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy ii. ) Mechanism a. ) ACE inhibition - Suppresses the synthesis of Angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor) & prevents the breakdown of bradykinin (a potent vasodilator)
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This antihypertensive medication interferes with anticoagulants and potentiates lithium and digoxin
Hydrochlorothiazide
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Lisinopril iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii.) Side Effects a.) Cough, Angioedema, Proteinuria, Taste Changes (taste loss & metallic), Hypotension, Pregnancy problems (fetal renal damage), Rash, Increased Potassium (hyperkalemia), Lower angiotensin II Mnemonic = CAPTOPRIL iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Angioedema b. ) Bone marrow suppression c. ) Renal artery stenosis d. ) Pregnancy e. ) Hyperkalemia
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Lisinopril v. ) Interactions vi. ) Monitoring Parameters
v. ) Interactions a. ) Increases Digoxin and Lithium levels and and their respective toxicities b. ) High risk of hyperkalemia with potassium-sparing diuretics vi. ) Monitoring Parameters a. ) Potassium levels
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This antihypertensive is metabolized by the P450 enzyme pathway
Amlodipine
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This antihypertensive agent may be passed along to baby during breastfeeding.
Clonidine
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This antihypertensive medication can also be used in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Hydrochlorothiazide
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Lovastatin/Atorvastatin Clinical Use ii.) Mechanism
Clinical Use a.) Hypercholesterolemia & Atherosclerosis ii. ) Mechanism a. ) HMG CoA reductase inhibitor -> mostly lowers LDL; variable effect on HDL
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Lovastatin/Atorvastatin iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) Inhibits CoQ10 formation & Myalgia b. ) Elevated liver enzymes c. ) Headaches d. ) Photosensitivity e. ) Hepatitis iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Liver & Kidney Disease b. ) PUD c. ) Pregnancy & Lactation d. ) Poorly managed diabetes
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This antihypertensive is contraindicated in metabolic acidosis, pheochromocytoma, raynaud's, bradycardia, and CHF
Atenolol
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Lovastatin/Atorvastatin v. ) Interactions vi. ) Monitoring Parameters
v. ) Interactions a. ) Niacin = synergistic (sustained release increases toxicity though) b. ) CoQ10 needed (to prevent its depletion) c. ) Increases OCP levels d. ) Potentiates digoxin & warfarin vi. ) Monitoring Parameters a. ) Liver enzymes (baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks) b. ) Slit lamp to monitor for cataracts c. ) Creatine phosphokinase if myalgia occurs **should be taken at night because highest cholesterol production is between midnight and 5 am
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Hypertensive medication that causes hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, and hyperlipidemia
Hydrochlorothiazide
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Contraindicated in Liver/Kidney Disease, Pregnancy/Lactation, PUD, and poorly managed diabetes. Liver enzymes should be monitored at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks while on this medication
Atorvastatin
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HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
Atorvastatin
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Potently reduce triglycerides but is not as strong as niacin (but better tolerated)
Gemfibrozil
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Class III antiarrhythmic.
Amiodarone Class III = Potassium Channel Blockers. Work to delay depolarization of the SA Node, thereby slowing the heart rate and/or cardioverting the heart (atrial fibrillation or serious ventricular dysrrhythmia)
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Phenylephrine i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i.) Clinical Use a.) Mydriatic Agent (eye drops) b.) Hemorrhoids (symptomatic relief by decreasing swelling) c.) Increase blood pressure (without affecting heart rate) -> septic shock d.) Decongestant *nasal spray (substitute to pseudoephedrine in cases where pseudoephedrine's positive chronotropy & inotropy is a concern) (oxymetazolin is a more commonly used nasal spray) Controversial about whether or not it is an effective decongestant. There has been a push to use it to reduce the abuse of pseudoephedrine ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Selective Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist
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Phenylephrine iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) HTN & Reflex Bardycardia iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Glaucoma (when using eye drops for mydriasis) b. ) Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Phenylephrine | v.) Interactions
a.) Extensively metabolized by MAO
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Side effect of this antihypertensive is peripheral edema and reflexive tachycardi
Amlodipine
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Digoxin i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i. ) Clinical Use a. ) CHF b. ) Atrial fibrillation/flutter ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Cardiac glycoside = inhibits cardiac Na/K ATPase b. ) Positively Inotropic (increases contractility) & Negatively Chronotropic (decreases heart rate) * *makes the heart beat more efficienctly
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This anti-arrhythmic is not used as a first line anti-arrhythmic because of its significant toxicity: pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity, thyroid problems, and skin deposits
Amiodarone
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Digoxin iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) Anorexia, Fatigue, Nausea/Vomiting (stimulates the vagus nerve) b. ) Yellow-green halo in vision c. ) Bradycardia & Arrhythmias d. ) Gynecomastia e. ) Loss of libido iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Hypokalemia, hypo- or hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia b. ) Ventricular arrhythmias c. ) Kidney failure d. ) Severe Carditis
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Digoxin | v.) Interactions
v. ) Interactions a. ) Toxicity is potentiated by potassium- and magnesium-depleting substances: Diuretics, Steroids, Glycyrrhiza * **has a narrow therapeutic window * ** recirculates in enterohepatic cycle (toxicity is thereby cumulative)
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This anti-hypertensive medication should not be used in people with sulf drug allergies or in people with SLE
Hydrochlorothiazide
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A non-selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor that also inhibits TNF-alpha & leukotriene synthesis often used in intermittent claudication No major side effects, contraindications, or interactions
Pentoxifylline
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This medication requires the practitioner to monitor calcium levels
Hydrochlorothiazide
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This medication has reduced efficacy over time but can be given with N-acetylcysteine to help reduce the body's tolerance to this medication
Nitroglycerin
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Increases the incidence of gallstones
Gemfibrozil
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This cardiovascular medication causes photodermatitis and corneal microdeposits
Amiodarone
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Nitroglycerin cannot be used with what HTN related meds?
Calcium channel blockers and sildenafil (viagara)
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Pentoxifylline i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i. ) Clinical Use a. ) Primarily used in Intermittent Claudication caused by Peripheral Arterial Disease b. ) Multi-infarct Dementia c. ) Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis d. ) Sickle-cell anemia e. ) Endometriosis ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Non-selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor b. ) Inhibits TNF-alpha c. ) Inhibitis Luekotriene synthesis
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This antihypertensive prevents the excretion of lithium thereby potentiating its toxicity. This medication also competes with aspirin for renal excretion and therefore may cause aspirin toxicity
Furosemide
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This medication suppresses the synthesis of Angiotensin II & prevents the breakdown of bradykinin
Lisinopril / Captopril / Ramipril Angiotensin II = vasoconstrictor Bradykinin = potent vasodilator
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N-acetylcysteine can be taken as an adjunct to this medication to prevent tolerance
Nitroglycerin
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Contraindicated in Sinus Node Dysfunction, 2nd/3rd Degree Heart Blocks, Bradycardia, & Breastfeeding. This medication also has a very long half-life
Amiodarone (anti-arrhythmic)
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Gemfibrozil i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i.) Clinical Use a.) Reduce Triglycerides (strong, but not as strong as niacin), VLDL, LDL b.) Modest increase in HDL Hyperlipidemia Type III & IV ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Fibrate (increases the clearance of triglycerides by activating PPARa)
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What medication is contraindicated in diabetes because it blunts the sympathetic response to hypoglycemia (sweating, agitation, tachycardia) and thereby masks severe hypoglycemic episodes
Atenolol
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Gemfibrozil iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications v. ) Interactions a. ) Potentiates Warfarin b. ) Concomitant use with statins increases risk of myopathy
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) GI distress b. ) Increased incidence of gallstones c. ) Hypokalemia d. ) Myositis e. ) Hepatotoxicity iv. ) Contraindications a. ) Liver disease b. ) Biliary tract disease c. ) Pregnancy
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Gemfibrozil | v.) Interactions
v. ) Interactions a. ) Potentiates Warfarin b. ) Concomitant use with statins increases risk of myopathy
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This antihypertensive causes hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyperglycemia
Hydrochlorothiazide
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This cardiovascular medication recirculates in the enterohepatic cycle and has a narrow therapeutic window with a long half-life (40 hours). Toxicity is a concern. The antidote is potassium, and antibodies against the medication.
Digoxin
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This medication may cause an AV block, arrhythmia, yellow blurry vision, gynecomastia, and loss of libido.
Digoxin
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Selective beta-1 blocker that is less likely to cause bronchospasms because it does not have an affinity for beta-2 receptors (responsible for keeping bronchial system open) in the lungs
Atenolol
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Digoxin i. ) Clinical Use ii. ) Mechanism
i. ) Clinical Use a. ) CHF (increases contractility) b. ) Atrial Fibrillation (decreases SA & AV node conduction) ii. ) Mechanism a. ) Cardiac Glycoside = Positive Inotrope, Negative Chronotrope b. ) Inhibits NA-K transport into myocardial cells causing an increase in intracellular sodium. Sodium is then exchanged with an influx of calcium. Higher calcium levels result in a prolonged action potential
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Digoxin iii. ) Side Effects iv. ) Contraindications
iii. ) Side Effects a. ) AV block b. ) Arrhythmias c. ) Blurry Yellow Vision d. ) Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting iv. ) Contraindications a. ) AV block b. ) Cardiomyopathy c. ) Hypokalemia, Hypercalcemia
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Digoxin | v.) Interactions
a. ) Digoxin has a very long half-life (40 hours). 75% of digoxin is bioavailable, the other 20-40% is protein bound b. ) Toxicity is potentiated by potassium-depleting substances (furosemide, corticosteroids, thiazides, glycyrrhiza)
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This blood pressure medication increases Digoxin & Lithium levels in the blood
Lisinopril / Captopril / Ramipril
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This beta-blocker does not cross the BBB
Atenolol It is less likely to have CNS side effects, in comparison to propranolol which does cross the BBB
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This antihypertensive should not be used in severe coronary artery disease because it may further reduce cardiac output (negative inotropic activity
Amlodipine
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Used in hyperaldosteronism, hypokalemia, and CHF or cirrhosis with edema
Spironolactone
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This medication can be used to treat CHF. Increases sodium and water excretion while reabsorbing potassium in the distal renal tubules
Spironolactone
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Primarily used in Intermittent Claudication caused by peripheral arterial disease but may also be used in sickle-cell anemia, NASH, endometriosis, and multi-infarct dementia
Pentoxifylline
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May cause gynecomastia, loss of libido, and electrolyte imbalances: hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia
Digoxin
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This medication potentiates digoxin and warfarin. It may also cause cataracts, myalgia, and increase OCP levels
Atorvastatin
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Anti-hypertensive contraindicated in aortic stenosis
Amlodipine
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Anti-hypertensive agent that may cause insomnia, nightmares, and vivid dreams
Propranolol

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