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Classification: Antihypertensive, Diuretic
Purpose: Lowering of Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients and Diuresis with MObilization of Edema
Indication: Mild to Moderate Hypertension
Adverse: Hypokalemia, Hyperuricemia |
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Definition
Classification: Antihypertensive, Adrenergics
Purpose: Decreased Blood Pressure, Decreased Pain
Indication: Mild to Moderate Hypertension
Adverse: Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Withdrawal Phenomenon
First Dose Hypotension
Abrupt Withdrawal - Hypertension |
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Classification: Antihypertensive, ACE Inhibitors
Purpose: Lowering Blood Pressure, Decrease Afterload, Increased Survival after MI
Indication: Hypertension, Death CHF or MI, Slowed Progression of Left Ventricle Dysfunction
Adverse: Cough, Hypotension, Taste Distrubances, Proteinuria, Agranulocytosis, Angioedema (ALLERGIC REACTION), DRY COUGH, HYPERKALEMIA,
Avoid Potassium High Foods
Tolerated Extremely Well |
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Definition
Classification: Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic, Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel Blockers
Purpose: Vasodilation - Lower Blood Pressure, Severity of attacks of Angina, Supression of Arrhythmias
Indication: Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Tachyarrhythmias, Atrial Flutter / Fibrillation
Adverse: Arrythmias, CHF, Peripheral Edema, Steven's Johnson Syndrome, Dizziness, Headache, EDEMA OF ANKLES
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