II - Topnotch Pharma Flash Cards - Cardiac-Renal Drugs

1
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lower BP by decreasing volume

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Diuretics (TOPNOTCH)

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2
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Inhibit NA/CL transporter in distal convoluted tubule

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Thiazide Diuretics (TOPNOTCH)

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3
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for mild to moderate hypertension(first line), Heart falure, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidius, Renal calcium stones

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Thiazide Diuretics (TOPNOTCH)

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4
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Thiazide Diuretics

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HCTZ, Chlorthalidone, Metolazone, Indapamide (TOPNOTCH)

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5
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hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, sulfa allergy, hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia

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HCTZ, Chlorthalidone, Metolazone, Indapamide (TOPNOTCH)

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6
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Inhibit NA/K/2Cl transporter in thick ascending limb of loop of Henle

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Loop Diuretics (TOPNOTCH)

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7
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Loop Diuretics

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Furosemide, Torsemide, Bumetanide, Ethacynic Acid (TOPNOTCH)

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8
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Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, Potassium wasting, ototoxicity, hyperuricemia, nephrotoxicity, dehydration, hypomagnesemia,sulfa allergy, hypocalcemia

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Loop Diuretics (TOPNOTCH)

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9
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activates a2 adrenergic receptors ; for hypertensive urgency

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Clonidine (TOPNOTCH)

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10
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activates a2 adrenergic receptors, for pre eclampsia

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Methyldopa (TOPNOTCH)

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11
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Taper use prior to discontinuation to avoid rebound hypertension ; readily enter the CNS

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Clonidine (TOPNOTCH)

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12
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Irreversibly blocks the vesicular monoamine transporter(VMAT)

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Reserpine (TOPNOTCH)

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13
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Block release of NE from the pre-synaptic neuron

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Guanethidine, Guanadrel (TOPNOTCH)

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14
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alpha-1 blocker which is most selective for prostatic smooth muscle

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Tamsulosin (TOPNOTCH)

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15
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Disadvantage of Prazosin compared to other alpha-1 blockers

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short DOA (TOPNOTCH)

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16
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Release NO from endothelial cells, Relaxes arteriolar smooth muscle, causing vasolidation. Decreases afterload ; for pre-eclampsia, hypertension, heart failure

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Hydralazine (TOPNOTCH)

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17
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drug induced lupus (hydralazine), reflex tachycardia

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Hydralazine (TOPNOTCH)

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18
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Opens K+ channels in vascular smooth muscle, causing hyperpolarization, muscle relaxation and vasolidation

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Minoxidil, Diazoxide (TOPNOTCH)

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19
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for alopecia / male pattern baldness, hypertension

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Minoxidil (TOPNOTCH)

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20
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Constipation, Nausea, flushing,gingival hyperplasia, AV block, sinus node depression, Pretibial edema, dizziness

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Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker: Verapamil, Diltiazem (TOPNOTCH)

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21
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block voltage-gated L-type calcium channels (vascular > cardiac); for Angina, hypertension

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Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker: Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Nicardipine, Nisoldipine, Isradipine, Felodipine (TOPNOTCH)

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22
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relaxes venous and arteriolar smooth muscle

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Nitroprusside (TOPNOTCH)

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23
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for acute heart failure, controlled hypotension, cardiogenic shock, hypertensive emergency

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Nitroprusside (TOPNOTCH)

24
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a thiazide derivative without a diuretic effect ; also induces insulin release (can be used to treat hypoglycemia in insulin-producing tumors)

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Diazoxide (TOPNOTCH)

25
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causes arteriolar vasolidation of the afferent and efferent arterioles

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Fenoldopam (TOPNOTCH)

26
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inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme ; for hypertension, heart failure

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ACE inhibitors: Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Benazepril (TOPNOTCH)

27
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slows down the progression of DM nephropathy and cardiac remodelling in heart failure

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ACE inhibitors: Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Benazepril (TOPNOTCH)

28
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competetively blocks Angiotensin 1 receptor site ; for hypertension

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Angiotensin receptor blocker: Losartan, Valsartan, Irbesartan, Candesartan (TOPNOTCH)

29
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inhibitor of renin’s action on its substrate angiotensinogen

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Aliskerin (TOPNOTCH)

30
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releases nitric oxide(NO), relaxes smooth muscle, especially vascular, increases Cgmp (cyclic guanosine monophosphate); for cyanide poisoning

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Amyl Nitrite (TOPNOTCH)

31
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releases nitric oxide (NO), increases Cgmp (cyclic guanosine monophosphate) and relaxes smooth muscle especially vascular; for Angina, acute coronary syndromes

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Nitroglycerin, Isosobide Dinitrate, Isosobide Mononitrate (TOPNOTCH)

32
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Dangerous hypotension with PDE inhibitors

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Nitroglycerin, Isosobide Dinitrate, Isosobide Mononitrate (TOPNOTCH)

33
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block voltage-gated L-type calcium channels (cardiac > vascular); for Angina, Supraventricular tachycardia, migraine, hypertension

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Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker: Verapamil, Diltiazem (TOPNOTCH)

34
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inhibits Na/K ATPase; increases intracellular Ca, increasing cardiac contractility; for heart failure, Nodal arrythmias

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Digoxin (TOPNOTCH)

35
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Arrythmogenesis increased hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia

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Digoxin (TOPNOTCH)

36
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Hyperkalemia exacerbates cardiac toxicity

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Class 1 Antiarryhtmics (TOPNOTCH)

37
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Prolong AP duration

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Class 1A: Procainamide, Disopyramide, Quinidine (TOPNOTCH)

38
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Shorten AP Duration

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Class 1B: Lidocaine, Mexiletene, Tocainide, Phenytoin (TOPNOTCH)

39
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No effect on AP Duration

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Class 1C: Flecainide, Propafenone, Encainide, Moricizine (TOPNOTCH)

40
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Group with the greatest risk for TDP

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Class 3 Arryhytmics (TOPNOTCH)

41
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for Post MI prophylaxis against sudden death, thyrotoxicosis, acute perioperative and thyrotoxic arrythmias, Supraventricular tachycardia

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Class 2: Propranolol, Esmolol (TOPNOTCH)

42
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has Class 1, 2 3 and 4 activity therefore is the MOST EFFICACIOUS of all anti-arrhythmics

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Amiodarone (TOPNOTCH)

43
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DOC for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

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Adenosine (TOPNOTCH)

44
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for glaucoma, diuresis for edema with alkalosis.

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (TOPNOTCH)

45
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

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Acetazolamide, Dorzolamide, Brinzolamide, Dichlorphenamide, Methaolamide (TOPNOTCH)

46
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Efficacy decreasedby NSAIDs

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Loop Diuretic, Thiazide Diuretics (TOPNOTCH)

47
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For hypertension Hypercalciuria, Heart failure, Nephrogenic diabetes insipidius, renal calcium stones

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Thiazide Diuretics: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone (TOPNOTCH)

48
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Cause powerful diuresis and increased Ca excretion

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Loop Diuretic: Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide (TOPNOTCH)

49
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Steroid inhibitors of cytoplasmic aldosterone receptor in cortical collecting ducts. Reduce K excretion;

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Spironolactone, Eplerenone(Aldosterone Antagonist) (TOPNOTCH)

50
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Inhibitor of ENaC (Epithelial sodium channels) in cortical collecting duct, reduces Na reabsorption and K excretion; for hypokalemia

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Amiloride, Triamterene (TOPNOTCH)

51
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reduces progression of DM nephropathy and reduces mortality post MI

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Eplerenone (TOPNOTCH)

52
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Osmotic Diuretics

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Mannitol, Glycerin, Isosorbide, Urea (TOPNOTCH)

53
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Transient volume expansion (hyponatremia, pulmonary edema; followed by hypernatremia) nausea, headache, dehydration, vomiting

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Osmotic Diuretics SE (TOPNOTCH)

54
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Agonists at V1 and v2 ADH receptors. Activate insertion of aquaporin water channels in collecting tubule.

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Antidiuretic hormone, Desmopressin (TOPNOTCH)

55
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Antagonist at V1a, V2 receptors; for SIADH and Hyponatremia

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Conivaptan, Tolvaptan, Lixivaptan (TOPNOTCH)