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Hypertension
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Pharmacology
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11/06/2011

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Term
Diuretics
Definition
Reduce volume
Prevent sodium reabsorption
Term
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Definition
Block sodium bicarbonate
Term
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors II
Definition
Weak diuretics
Acetazolamide
Dorzolamide
Term
Acetazolamide
Definition
PO, IV
Well absorbed
Onset: 30 mins
Peak: 2 hours
Excreted renally
Term
Acetazolamide Uses
Definition
Glaucoma
Urinary alkalinization
Metabolic alkalosis
Mountain sickness
Term
Loop diuretics
Definition
PO,IV
Most powerful diuretics
inhibit sodium reabsorption in ascending limb of the Loop of Henle
Well and rapidly absorbed
Term
Loop diuretic Drugs
Definition
Furosemide
Ethacrynic acid- not a sulfa
Bumetanide
Torsemide
Term
Which loop diuretic is absorbed the fastest?
Definition
Torsemide
Term
Adverse effects of Loop Diuretics
Definition
Hypovolemia
Hypokalemia
Metabolic alkalosis
Hypomagnesemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperurecemia
Ototoxicity- when given by rapid injection
Term
Loop D uses
Definition
Acute pulmonary edema
Hypercalcemia
CHF maintenance
Term
Thiazides
Definition
Blocks sodium reabsoprtion in distal tubule
Sulfa derivative
Renal function must be normal to function, CrCl > 30
Term
Adverse effects of Thiazides
Definition
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperurecemia
Term
Thiazide drugs
Definition
end in -zide or -one
max daily dose is 25mg
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Definition
most commonly used
50mg is max dose
Term
Chlorthalidone
Definition
IV
2nd most common
Term
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Definition
low potency
Spironolactone
Triamterene
Amiloride
Term
Adverse effects of PSD
Definition
Hyperkalemia
Metabolic acidosis
Antiandrogenic effects (only Spironolactone)
Term
Ostmotic Diuretics
Definition
reduces intracranial pressure
Mannitol
Term
People with renal dysfunction?
Definition
Indapamide
Metolazone
Term
Problems w/ diuretics
Definition
Limited dosing
Fluid and electrolytes
Term
Problems w/ thiazides
Definition
Decreased glucose control
Hypertriglyceridemia
Term
Beta Blockers
Definition
reduce blood pressure
Negative chronotropy and inotropy
Term
Beta Blocker drugs
Definition
Propanolol-non specific
Atenolol, Beta 1
Metoprolol, Beta 1
Term
Beta Blocker Problems
Definition
Asthma
Diabetes
CHF
Term
ACEI
Definition
1st line HTN, especially diabetics
less effective in blacks
Term
ACEI SE
Definition
cough
renal dysfunction
hyperkalemia
Term
ACEI drugs
Definition
end in -pril
Captopril has shorter duration of action so must use 2x/day
Term
Angiotensin II Blockers (ARB)
Definition
similar to ACEI, not as effective
No cough
ends in -tan
Term
Direct Renin Inhibitors
Definition
decrease renin production
use of pt doesn't respond to ACEI or ARB
Aliskiren
SE: HA, dizziness, diarrhea
Term
Alpha 1 Antagonist
Definition
Vasodilates
2nd line
Good for person w/ hyperlipidemia
end in -sin
Term
What do you use for pregnant women w/ HTN?
Definition
Labetalol, IV
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers
Definition
Verapamil, non-DHP
Diltiazem, non-DHP
Dihydropyridine
Term
Dihydropyridine
Definition
end in -pine
long actin preps worl well in HTN
Term
Nifedipine
Definition
sustained release preps (don;t crush)
XL and CC, long 1/2 life
Term
Nicardipine
Definition
IV
Someone w/ hemorrhage
Term
Amlodipine
Definition
once a day drug, long 1/2 life, can crush
Term
Stage 1 HTN: 1 drug
Definition
#1 drug- Thiazide diuretics
#2 drug-ACEI, ARB, CCBs
#3 drug-B-blockers
Term
Stage 2 HTN: 2 drugs
Definition
#1 drug: Diuretics
#2 drug-ACEI, ARB, CCBs
#3 drug-B-blockers
Term
Asthmatic w/ stage 1
Definition
Diuretic
Term
Asthmatic w/ diabetes in stage 1
Definition
ACEI
Term
AA diabetic on insulin
Definition
CCB
Term
AA hx angina (recent MI)
Definition
CCB non-DHP
Term
HTN in pregnancy
Definition
Methyldopa or Lebatolol
Term
Preeclmpsia
Definition
140/90 after 20 weeks with protenuria
Mg sulfate IV
Definitive tx: birth
Term
Vasodilators for Hypertensive Emergencies
Definition
Nitroprusside (ICU)
Nicardipine
Nitroglycerine (ICU)
Enalaprilat
Hydralazine
Term
Adrenergic Inhibitors for HTN Emergencies
Definition
Labetalol

Esmolol
Phentolamine (ICU)
Term
Pre-hypertension
Definition
120-139 80-89
lifestyle recommendations
Term
Stage 1 hypertension
Definition
140-159 90-99
start w/ 1 med (usually diuretic)
Term
Stage 2 Hypertension
Definition
> 160 >100
2 drugs
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