Pharm Tech Midterm Studying

ACE Inhibitors

-pril, prevent vasoconstriction, for HTN

ACE Inhibitors Side Effects

angioedema, dry cough

enalapril

Vasotec
ACE Inhibitor

lisinopril

Prinivil, Zestril
ACE inhibitor

quinapril

Accupril
ACE Inhibitor

ramipril

Altace
ACE inhibitor

benazepril

Lotensin
ACE Inhibitor

ARBs

-sartan, blocks effect of angiotensin II on receptors, causes vasodilation, reduced HTN

ARBs Side Effects

orthostatic hypotension

losartan

Cozaar
ARB

olmesartan

Benicar
ARB

valsartan

Diovan
ARB

Beta Blockers

-olol, decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking beta receptors

atenolol

Tenormin
Beta Blocker

metoprolol tartrate

Lopressor
Beta Blocker

metoprolol succinate

Toprol XL
Beta Blocker

nebivolol hcl

Bystolic
Beta Blocker

carvedilol

Coreg
Beta Blocker

propanolol

Inderal
Beta Blocker
often used for migraines as it readily crosses blood brain barrier

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

-ipine
Prevents influx of Calcium into the calcium channels, vasodilation, lower BP

Dihydropyridines

affect mostly blood vessels

Non-dihydropyridines

affect mostly the heart

nifedipine

Procardia
Dihydropyridines CCBs

amlodipine

Norvasc
Non-dihydropyridines CCBs

diltiazem

Cardizem/Cardizem CD
Non-dihydropyridines CCBs

Thiazide Diuretics

-ide, first line of treatment for HTN. Needs K+ supplement

hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide, Esidrix

chlorthalidone

Thalitone

Loop Diuretics

-ide, significant K+ loss, BP decreases

furosemide

Lasix
Loops Diuretics

K+ Sparing Agents

Avoid K+ rich foods and K+ levels monitored

triamterene

Dyrenium
K+ Sparing Diuretic

spironolactone

Aldactone
K+ Sparing Diuretic

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens
Herbal Remedy Diuretic

hydrochlorothiazide/valsartan

Diovan
Thiazide Diuretic/ARB

hydrochlorothiazide /losartan

Hyzaar
Thiazide Diuretic/ARB

hydrochlorothiazide/propranolol

Inderide
Thiazide Diuretic/Beta Blocker

hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene

Maxzide, Dyazide
Thiazide/ K⁺ sparing diuretic

atenolol/chlorthalidone

Tenoretic
Beta Blocker/Thiazide Diuretic

hydrochlorothiazide/lisinopril

Zestoretic
Thiazide Diuretic/Ace Inhibitor

amlodipine/benazepril

Lotrel
CCB/Ace Inhibitor

potassium chloride

K-dur, Klor-Con, Klor-Con M, Micro K

digoxin

Lanoxin
NTI

Antidote for digoxin

Digibind

amiodarone

Paceron
antiarrhythmic

hydralazine

Apresoline
vasodilator

doxazosin mesylate

Cardura

clonidine

Catapres

Nitrates

Increase blood flow to hear and decrease heart workload

nitroglycerin

Nitrostat (SL tablet)

isosorbide dinitrate

Imdur (available for SL use)

isosorbide mononitrate

Imdur

aspirin

Aspirin/Ecotrin
NSAID, Antiplatelet

clopidogrel bisulfate

Plavix
Antiplatelet

rivaroxaban

Xarelto
DOAC

dabigatran

Pradaxa
DOAC

warfarin

Coumadin
NTI, PT w/ INR, keep VIt K constant

Antidote to Pradaxa

Praxbind (idarucizumab)

cholestyramine

Questran
PPA exempt, Bile Acid Sequestrant

Bile Acid Sequestrants

increase cholesterol loss through the GI tract for Hyperlipidemia

Colsevelam

Welchol,
Approved for Type 2 Diabetes

Niacin

Niacor/Niaspan ER
headache and pain

STATINS

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, decreases LDL cholesterol and TG and some statins increase HDL cholesterol

rosuvastatin

Crestor

atorvastatin

Lipitor

lovastatin

Mevacor

pravastatin

Pravachol

simvastatin

Zocor

ezetimibe/simvastatin

Vytorin

gemfibrozil

Lopid

fenofibrate

Tricor

ezetimibe

Zetia

fish oil (Omega 3)

Lovaza

Fish oils (herbal)

Nutraceutical

Garlic (bulb)

Allium Sativum

Antidote of Coumadin (warfarin)

Vitamin K

Dilantin

phenytoin (antidepressant) (NTI Drug)

Tegretol

carbamazepine (NTI Drug)

Lyrica

pregablin

Klonopin

clonazepam

Aricept

donepezil

Namenda

memantine

Sinemet (Antiparkinson)

levodopa/carbidopa

Imitrex

sumatriptan

Elavil

amitriptyline (TCA)

Neurontin

gabapentin

Valium (Anxiety)

diazepam

Xanax (Anxiety)

(alprazolam)

Ativan (Anxiety)

lorazepam

Buspar (Anxiety)

buspirone

St. John's Wort, Kava, Valerian

Herbal Remedies

Eskalith

Bipolar

lithium

Bipolar

Lithobid

lithium carbonate (Bipolar) (NTI Drug)

Abilify

(Schizophrenia) aripiprazole

Risperdal

(Schizophrenia) risperidone

Haldol

(Schizophrenia) haloperidol

Benadryl

(Insomnia) diphenhydramine

Unisom

(Insomnia) doxylamine

Ambien

(Insomnia) zolpidem