all drugs characteristics

ACEI indication

first line antihypertensive

ACEI contraindication

history of ACEI induced, hereditary, or idiopathic angioedema

ACEI cadr

hyperkalemia, acute kidney injury, dizziness, dry cough

ACEI radr

angioedema, liver failure

ACEI and ARB counsel

use potassium supplements and salt substitutes only under medical supervision. may cause dizziness (wwd)

ARB indication

first line antihypertensive, MI, HFrEF

ARB contraindication

none

ACEI and ARB bbw

pregnancy

ARB cadr

hyperkalemia, acute kidney injury, dizziness

ARB radr

angioedema, rhabdomyolysis

DHP CCB indication

first line antihypertensive, antianginal

DHP CCB contraindication

none

DHP CCB cadr

peripheral edema, pulmonary edema

DHP CCB radr

hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia

DHP CCB

dizziness (wwd), report signs of peripheral edema

non DHP CCB indication

first line antihypertensive, angina, atrial arrhythmia

non DHP CCB contraindication

2nd or 3rd degree heart block

non DHP CCB cadr

peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, headache

non DHP CCB radr

heart failure, heart block, hepatotoxicity

non DHP CCB counsel

multiple brands exist, follow correct directions for administration timing (dilt) some brands are capsules that can be opened and sprinkled on food (dilt), dizziness (wwd), report signs of peripheral edema

thiazide diuretics indication

first line antihypertensive

thiazide diuretics contraindication

hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, anuria

thiazide diuretics cadr

dizziness, hyperuricemia

thiazide diuretics radr

pancreatitis

thiazide diuretics counsel

take in the morning to avoid nocturia, dizziness (wwd)

statins indication

hyperlipidemia, primary/ secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, familial hypercholesterolemia

statins contraindication

breastfeeding, active liver disease

statins cadr

myopathy, diarrhea

statins radr

rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity

statins counsel

this is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. contact your doctor if you develop muscle pain

cholesterol absorption inhibitor indication

hyperlipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia

cholesterol absorption inhibitor contraindication

gallbladder disease and severe hepatic dysfunction

cholesterol absorption inhibitor cadr

none

cholesterol absorption inhibitor counsel

this is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. contact your doctor if you develop muscle pain

bile acid sequestrant indication

hyperlipidemia

bile acid sequestrant contraindication

history of bowel obstruction, triglycerides >500mg/dL, hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis

bile acid sequestrant cadr

constipation

bile acid sequestrant radr

pancreatitis, bowel obstruction

fibric acid indication

hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia

fibric acid contraindication

gallbladder disease

fibric acid cadr

increased transaminases

fibric acid radr

hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis (especially in combination with a statin)

fibric acid counsel

this is used to lower LDL and TG and raise good cholesterol. this medication comes in many formulations, some require administration with food (fenoglide). contact your doctor if you develop muscle pain

antilipemic indication

hyperlipidemia

antilipemic contraindication

severe hepatic dysfunction, peptic ulcer disease

antilipemic cadr

flushing, headache

antilipemic, cholesterol absorption inhibitor radr

hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis

antilipemic counsel

this medication is used to lower cholesterol levels. you will start at a low dose and slowly increase over time to decrease side effects. to decrease flushing avoid alcohol and spicy foods while taking this medication

omega 3s indication

hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia

omega 3s contraindication

hypersensitivity to drug, fish, or shellfish (use with caution)

omega 3s cadr

diarrhea, fishy breath, burping, changes in taste

omega 3s radr

elevated LFTs

omega 3s counsel

this is used to lower bad cholesterol, take with food

loop diuretic indication

edema due to heart failure, hypertension

loop diuretic contraindication

anuria

loop diuretic bbw

potent diuretic, at high doses can lead to profound fluid and electrolyte loss

loop diuretic cadr

hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hypermagnesemia, dizziness

loop diuretic radr

acute kidney injury, ototoxicity

loop diuretic counsel

this medication is used to get rid of extra fluid. do not take at bedtime to avoid overnight urination, call your doctor if you are experiencing dizziness/ lightheadedness

MRA indication

heart failure, hypertension

MRA contraindication

anuria, hyperkalemia

MRA bbw

tumorigenic (shown in high animal doses)

MRA cadr

hyperkalemia, gynecomastia

MRA radr

cardiac arrhythmias

MRA counsel

this medication is used to treat your heart failure or high blood pressure. avoid salt substitutes high in potassium

vasopressin indication

hypervolemic or euvolemic hyponatremia

vasopressin contraindication

anuria, concurrent use of strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors

vasopressin bbw

initiate treatment in hospital to monitor serum sodium. too rapid correction (>12 mEq/24hr) can result in seizures, coma, and death. correct sodium gradually (REMs program)

psd/td combo indication

hypertension

psd/td combo contraindication

hypersensitivity to sulfonamides (low risk of cross reactivity with antibiotics) anuria

psd/td combo bbw

hyperkalemia

psd/td combo cadr

hypotension, dizziness, headache

psd/td combo radr

gout, stevens johnsons syndrom

psd/td combo counsel

this medication is to treat your heart failure or high blood pressure. avoid salt substitutes high in potassium. may cause dizziness

beta blocker indication

heart failure, angina, MI, arrhythmias, hypertension

beta blocker contraindication

none

beta blocker bbw

abrupt withdrawal in patients with coronary artery disease

beta blocker cadr

dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, bradycardia

beta blocker radr

heart failure in patients that are fluid overloaded

beta blocker counsel

this medication can cause dizziness. often when starting, patients may feel fatigued though this generally goes away with time. please avoid abruptly stopping this medication because it can cause rebound symptoms. if you have diabetes this can mask the feeling of low blood glucose

alpha-2 adrenergic agonist indication

hypertension

alpha-2 adrenergic agonists contraindication

none

alpha-2 adrenergic agonist cadr

dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, constipation

alpha-2 adrenergic agonist radr

heart block, syncope

alpha-2 adrenergic agonist counsel

this drug is for your high blood pressure, side effects of this medication include drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, and constipation. if you experience dizziness or passing out please call your doctor right away. please avoid abruptly stopping this medication because it can case rebound symptoms

vasodilator indication

hypertension, HFrEF

vasodilator contraindication

coronary artery disease

vasodilator cadr

dizziness, reflex tachycardia

vasodilator radr

DILE (especially at high doses)

vasodilator counsel

this drug is for your high blood pressure. side effect of this medication includes drowsiness. if you develop a skin rash while on this medication please contact your doctor

venodilator indication

angina, HFrEF, hypertension

venodilator contraindication

use with phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil)

venodilator cadr

headaches, dizziness

venodilator radr

syncope

venodilator counsel

sublingual/spray- this medication is to be used when you feel severe chest pain. sit before taking this medication. dissolve one tablet under your tongue or use spray every 5 minutes for up to 3 doses. call 911. you may feel dizziness or a burning/ tingling in your mouth

tablet- this medication is for your heart failure, chest pain, or hypertension. it may cause dizziness or a headache

antianginal indication

angina

antianginal contraindication

hepatic cirrhosis, concurrent use of strong CYP3A inhibitors, concurrent use of CYP3A induces

antianginal cadr

constipation, nausea