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Anti-Hypertensive Drugs
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
10/10/2008

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Term

ACE Inhibitors

 

Captopril (Capoten)

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Definition
  1. Check B/P ≤ 90/60 HOLD
  2. Monitor WBC, liver, kidney labs
  3. Report flu-like symptoms
  4. May cause angioedema/breathing difficulty (rare)
  5. Raise HOB & use hard candy for persistent cough
Term

Beta Blockers

 

Atenolol (Tenormin)

propranolol (Inderal) B1B2

Mesoprolol (Lopressor)

Definition
  1. Check B/P ≤ 90/60 HOLD
  2. AP ≤ 60 HOLD
  3. Taper off medication
  4. Report dizziness, weakness, fatigue, confusion, impotence, weight gain ≥ 2 lb/week
  5. Asthma/HF use CAUTIOUSLY
  6. SE = bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension, bronchoconstriction
Term

Diuretics

 

Thiazide: Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril)

Loop: furosemide (Lasix)

K+ Sparing: spironolactone (Aldactone)

Definition
  1. Check B/P ≤ 90/60 HOLD
  2. Check K+ ≤ 3.5 HOLD
  3. Report weight loss ≥ 2 lb/week, fatigue, muscle cramping
  4. Limit sodium intake
  5. SE = postural hypotension, dizziness
Term

Vasodilators

 

Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)

hydralazine (Apresoline)

Definition
  1. Brings more O2 to the heart
  2. SE = headache, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
Term

Calcium Channel Blockers

 

verapamil (Calan)

nifedipine (Procardia)

diltiazem (Cardizem)

amlodipine (Norvasc)

 

 

Definition
  1. Check B/P ≤ 90/60 HOLD
  2. Check AP ≤ 60 HOLD
  3. Check I/O
  4. NO GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
  5. Taper off
  6. Report sudden weight gain ≥ 2 lb
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