Renal

Question 1

Benazepril HCl

Lotensin

Answer 1

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by competitively inhibiting the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)

Question 2

Enalapril Maleate

Vasotec

Answer 2

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Competitively inhibits angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE), which results in a decreased synthesis of Angiotensin II

Question 3

Furosemide

Lasix

Answer 3

Indication: Edema, Hypertension
MOA: loop diuretic which inhibits reabsorption of sodium & chloride in the proximal & distal tubules.

Question 4

Hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide

Answer 4

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride at the distal renal tubule.

Question 5

Irbesartan

Avapro

Answer 5

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by slectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues.

Question 6

Lisinopril

Prinvil, Zestril

Answer 6

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which relsults in decreased synthesis of angiotensin II. the reduction of angiotensin II also decreases the release of aldosterone, which in turn decreases sodium & water reabsorption & lowers plasma volume.

Question 7

Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide

Zestoretic, Prinzide

Answer 7

Indication: Hypertension
MOA:Competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which relsults in decreased synthesis of angiotensin II. the reduction of angiotensin II also decreases the release of aldosterone, which in turn decreases sodium & water reabsorption & lowers plasma volume.

Question 8

Losartan

Cozaar

Answer 8

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Losartan & its principal active metabolite aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking hte binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues

Question 9

Losartan/HCTZ

Hyzaar

Answer 9

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Losartan & its principal active metabolite aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking hte binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues

Question 10

Potassium Chloride

Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

Answer 10

Indication: Potassium replacement
MOA: Principal intracellular cation of most body tissues.

Question 11

Ramipril

Altrace

Answer 11

Indication: Hypertension
MOA: Suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by competitively inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE.

Question 12

Benazepril HCl

Lotensin

Answer 12

Adverse Effects: Cough, headache, dizziness, ANGIOEDEMA, fatigue & nausea

Question 13

Benazepril HCl

Lotensin

Answer 13

Consultation: Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold, & allergy medications unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Report any sign of facial swelling, difficulty in breathing, or infection (fever, sore throat)to your physician. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose.

Question 14

Furosemide

Lasix

Answer 14

Adverse Effects:
Dizziness, orthostatic hypertension, dry mouth, HEARING LOSS, nausea, vomiting, WEAKNESS, MUSCLE CRAMPS, paresthesia, ANEMIA, photosensitivity, purpura, rash & hyperglycemia

Question 15

Furosemide

Lasix

Answer 15

Consulation: May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs. Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. Avoid overexposure to sunlight. Do not take any nonprescription cough or cold medications, antacids, laxatives or antidiarrheals without first consulting your pharmacist or physician. May cause orthostatic hypotension; take appropriate precautions. Store ina cool dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose.

Question 16

Enalapril Maleate

Vasotec

Answer 16

Adverse Effects: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, rash, hypotension, cough, nausea, and orthostatic effects

Question 17

Enalapril Maleate

Vasotec

Answer 17

Consultation: May be taken without regard to meals. Stop use & contact physician is any signs of swelling occur. Avoid nonprescription cought, cold & allergy medications unless otherwise directed.Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Report any signs of neutropenia (fever, sore throat) to a physician.

Question 18

Hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide

Answer 18

Adverse Effects: Dry mouth, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, anemia, WEAKNESS, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, anorexia, GI distress including diarrhea & constipation, hyperglycemia, photosensitivity, rash & transient blurred vision.

Question 19

Hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide

Answer 19

Consultation:
May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs. TIming of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. Avoid excess exposure to sunlight. If a dose is missed, sip it and return to normal dosing schedule.

Question 20

Irbesartan

Avapro

Answer 20

Adverse Effects: Upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, diarrhea, dyspepsia/heartburn, & musculoskeletal trauma.

Question 21

Irbesartan

Avapro

Answer 21

Consultation: May be administered with or without food. When pregnancy is detected, dicontinue drug as soon as possible.

Question 22

Lisinopril

Prinvil, Zestril

Answer 22

Adverse Effects:

Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough & diarrhea

Question 23

Lisinopril

Prinvil, Zestril

Answer 23

Consultation: May be taken without regard to meals. Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold & allergy medications unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persisitent, & if signs of swelling occur.

Question 24

Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide

Zestoretic, Prinzide

Answer 24

Adverse Effects:

Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough & diarrhea

Question 25

Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | Zestoretic, Prinzide

Answer 25

Consultation: May be taken without regard to meals. Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Avoid excess exposure to sunlight. Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold & allergy medications unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persisitent, & if signs of swelling occur.

Question 26

Losartan | Cozaar

Answer 26

Adverse Effect: Upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, dizziness, nasal congestion, & cough. Rare cases of rhabdomyolosis in patients receiving angiotensin II blockers.

Question 27

Losartan | Cozaar

Answer 27

Consultation: May be administered with or without food. When pregnancy is detected losartan should be discontinued as soon as possible. Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight & children. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persistent. If a dose is missed, skip it & return to your normal dosing schedule.

Question 28

Losartan/HCTZ | Hyzaar

Answer 28

Adverse Effects: Upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, cough & back pain. Rare cases of rhabdomyolosis in patients receiving angiotensin II blockers.

Question 29

Losartan/HCTZ | Hyzaar

Answer 29

Consulation: May be administered with or without food. Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight & children. Contact physician if side effects are severe or persistent. Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. Avoid excess exposure to sunlight.

Question 30

Potassium Chloride | Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

Answer 30

Adverse Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting & abdominal discomfort. Hypokalemia can cause muscle weakness, leg cramps & irregular heartbeats.

Question 31

Potassium Chloride | Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

Answer 31

Consultation: Take with or after meals & with a full glass (240mL) of water. Swallow tablets (except K-Dur) whole. K-Dur tablets may be halved or dispersed in 4 ounces of water. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. The unabsorbable wax matrix from Slow K, K-Tab, & Klor-Con may be found in the stool following administration. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight & children. Contact physician if the above side effects are severe or persisitent. If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible.

Question 32

Ramipril | Altrace

Answer 32

Adverse Effects: Cought, ANGIOEDEMA, hypotension, fatigue & nausea

Question 33

Ramipril | Altrace

Answer 33

Consultation: Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician. Altace capsules may be swallowed whole or their contents sprinkled over soft food & consumed (without chewing). They also may be mixed into water or apple juice & consumed. Premixed solutions are stable for 24 hours at room temperature & 48 hours under refridgeration. Avoid nonprescription cough, cold & allergy medication unless otherwise directed. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Report any sign of facial swelling, difficulty in breathing, or infectiong (unexplained fever or sore throat) to your physician. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. if it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. do not double dose.

Question 34

Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide | Dyazide, Maxzide

Answer 34

Indication: Hypertension MOA: Triamterene inhibits the reabsorption of sodium in exchange for potassium at the distal renal tubule. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride at hte distal renal tubule. Excretion of unchanged drug occurs in the urine.

Question 35

Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide | Dyazide, Maxzide

Answer 35

Adverse effects: Dry mouth, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, GI distress including diarrhea & constipation, hyperglycemia, photosensitivity, impotence, RASH, and transient blurred vision.

Question 36

Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide | Dyazide, Maxzide

Answer 36

Consultation: Timing of dose is important b/c of increased diuresis. Usually given in early AM. May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Store in a cool dry place away form sunlight & children. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. if it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose & return to your dosing schedule. do not double dose. Contact a physician if the side effects are severe or persistent.

Question 37

Valsartan | Diovan

Answer 37

Indication: Hypertension MOA: blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues.

Question 38

Valsartan | Diovan

Answer 38

Adverse Effects: headache & dizziness

Question 39

Valsartan | Diovan

Answer 39

Consultation: May be taken with or without food but it is better to take without food for consistent plasma levels. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue use as soon as possible. Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight & children. Dizziness may occur during hte first few days of treatment, report to a physician if this adverse effect persists. Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.

Question 40

Valsartan with Hydrocholorthiazide | Diovan- HCT

Answer 40

Indication: Hypertension MOA: Valsartan blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride at hte distal renal tubule.

Question 41

Valsartan with Hydrocholorthiazide | Diovan- HCT

Answer 41

Adverse Effects: Dizziness, viral infection, fatigue, pharyngitis, coughing & diarrhea

Question 42

Valsartan with Hydrocholorthiazide | Diovan- HCT

Answer 42

Consultation: May be administered with or without food. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue use as soon as possible. Store in a cool dry place away form sunlight & children. Dizziness may occur during hte first few days of treatment, report to a physician if this adverse effect persists. Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.