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Term
amblyopia
Definition
impairment of vision without a detectable lesion of the eye ("lazy eye")
Term
arrhythmia
Definition
abnormal heart rhythm
Term
ascites
Definition
buildup of fluid in the abdomen
Term
asthenia
Definition
weakness
Term
bradycardia
Definition
slow heart rate
Term
claudication
Definition
limping or lameness
Term
dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing
Term
extrasystole
Definition
premature contraction of the heart
Term
extravasate
Definition
escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue
Term
gynecomastia
Definition
breast enlargement in males
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
bleeding
Term
hyperkalemia
Definition

elevated serum potassium

 

-is a medical emergency that may result in arrhythmias

Term
hyperuricemia
Definition
excess uric acid in the blood- prerequesite for gout
Term
hyponatremia
Definition
low serum sodium
Term
hypokalemia
Definition

low serum potassium

 

2 presenting symptoms: weakness and leg cramps

 

can be prevented in some people by diet; others need supplements

Term
inotropic
Definition
affecting the force of muscle contraction
Term
ischemia
Definition
inadequate blood supply to a local area due to blockage of blood vessels to the area
Term
melena
Definition
dark stool containing decomposing blood
Term
myasthenia
Definition
muscle weakness
Term
nocturia
Definition
excessive urination at night
Term
oliguria
Definition
reduced excretion of urine
Term
orthostatic hypotension
Definition
a fall in blood pressure occurring on standing characterized by dizziness
Term
polyuria
Definition
excessive excretion of urine
Term
pruritus
Definition
itching
Term
somnolence
Definition
drowsiness
Term
syncope
Definition
loss of consciousness (i.e. fainting)
Term
tachycardia
Definition
rapid heart rate
Term
xanthopsia
Definition
visual disturbance in which objects appear yellow
Term
xerophthalmia
Definition
dry eyes
Term
captopril
Definition

Capoten

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

 

take on an empty stomach (aux label #2)

Term
Capoten
Definition

captopril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

 

take on an empty stomach (aux label #2)

Term
moexipril
Definition

Univasc

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

 

take on an empty stomach (aux label #4)

Term
Univasc
Definition

moexipril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

 

take on an empty stomach (aux label #4)

Term
fosinopril
Definition

Monopril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Monopril
Definition

fosinopril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
quinapril
Definition

Accupril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Accupril
Definition

quinapril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
trandolapril
Definition

Mavik

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Mavik
Definition

trandolapril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
enalapril
Definition

Vasotec

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Vasotec
Definition

enalapril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
lisinopril
Definition

Prinivil, Zestril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Prinivil
Definition

lisinopril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Zestril
Definition

lisinopril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
benazepril
Definition

Lotensin

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Lotensin
Definition

benazepril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
perindopril
Definition

Aceon

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Aceon
Definition

perindopril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
ramipril
Definition

Altace

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Altace
Definition

ramipril

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

lisinopril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

no trade name

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

lisinopril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

captopril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

no trade name

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

captopril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

enalapril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

no trade name

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

enalapril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

quinapril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Accuretic

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

quinapril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Accuretic
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

quinapril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

fosinopril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Monopril HCT

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

fosinopril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Monopril HCT
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

fosinipril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

benazepril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Lotensin HCT

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

benazepril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Lotensin HCT
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

benazepril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

moexipril

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Uniretic

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

moexipril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Uniretic
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

moexipril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

benazepril

amlodipine

Definition

Lotrel

 

ind. hypertension

 

cap

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

benazepril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
Lotrel
Definition

ind. hypertension

 

cap

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

benazepril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

trandolapril

verapamil

Definition

Tarka

 

verapamil- Ca Channel Blocker (phenylalkylamine)

 

trandolapril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

ind. treatment of hypertension and heart failure

 

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I (inactive) to angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)

 

side effect: hyperkalemia may occur thus potassium replacement products and potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone- Aldactone; triamterene- Dyrenium; amiloride) should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: don't use salt substitutes containing K

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term
eprosartan
Definition

Teveten

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Teveten
Definition

eprosartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
telmisartan
Definition

Micardis

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (20mg, 40mg, 80mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Micardis
Definition

telmisartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (20mg, 40mg, 80mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
candesartan
Definition

Atacand

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
irbesartan
Definition

Avapro

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (75mg, 150mg, 300mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Atacand
Definition

candesartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Avapro
Definition

irbesartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (75mg, 150mg, 300mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
valsartan
Definition

Diovan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Diovan
Definition

valsartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
azilsartan
Definition

Edarbi

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Edarbi
Definition

azilsartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
losartan
Definition

Cozaar

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Cozaar
Definition

losartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
olmesartan
Definition

Benicar

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (5mg, 20mg, 40mg)

once daily

 

ARBs: prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Benicar
Definition

olmesartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (5mg, 20mg, 40mg)

once daily

 

ARBs :prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

irbesartan

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Avalide

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

irbesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Avalide
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

irbesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

losartan

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

 

Definition

Hyzaar

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

losartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Hyzaar
Definition

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

losartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

telmisartan

hydrochlorothiazide

Definition

Micardis HCT

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

telmisartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Micardis HCT
Definition

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

telmisartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

candesartan

hydrochlorthiazide

Definition

Atacand HCT

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

candesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Atacand HCT
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

candesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

olmesartan

amlodipine

Definition

Azor

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

olmesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Azor
Definition

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

olmesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

eprosartan

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Teveten HCT

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

eprosartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Teveten HCT
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

eprosartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

valsartan

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Diovan HCT

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

valsartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Diovan HCT
Definition

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

valsartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

olmesartan

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Benicar HCT

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

olmesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Benicar HCT
Definition

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

olmesartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

valsartan

amlodipine

Definition

Exforge

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

valsartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Exforge
Definition

ind. hypertension

 

tab

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

valsartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term

valsartan

aliskiren

Definition

Valturna

 

aliskiren- direct renin inhibitor (inhibiting renin prevents converstion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I- and ultimately angiotensin II)

 

valsartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
Valturna
Definition

aliskiren- direct renin inhibitor (inhibiting renin prevents converstion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I- and ultimately angiotensin II)

 

valsartan-

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

 

ind. hypertension

 

prevents angiotensin II from exerting vasoconstrictor effects by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites; production of angiotensin II is not affected

 

side effect: hyperkalemia; thus, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be prescribed cautiously

counsel: do not use salt substitutes containing K

 

contradindicated in pregancy

Term
spironolactone
Definition

Aldactone

postassium- sparing diuretic

 

prescribe cautiously with ACE inhibitors and ARBs

 

aux label #10

Term
Aldactone
Definition

spironolactone

postassium- sparing diuretic

 

prescribe cautiously with ACE inhibitors and ARBs

 

aux label #10

Term
triamterene
Definition

Dyrenium

postassium- sparing diuretic

 

prescribe cautiously with ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Term
amiloride
Definition

no trade name

postassium- sparing diuretic

 

prescribe cautiously with ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Term
aliskiren
Definition

Tekturna

renin inhibitor (inhibiting renin prevents converstion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I- and ultimately angiotensin II)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (150mg, 300mg)

once daily

 

aux label #2

Term
Tekturna
Definition

aliskiren

renin inhibitor (inhibiting renin prevents converstion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I- and ultimately angiotensin II)

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (150mg, 300mg)

once daily

 

aux label #2

Term
Tekturna HCT
Definition

aliskiren- renin inhibitor

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

Term

aliskiren

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

aliskiren- renin inhibitor

 

hctz- thiazide diuretic

Term
Ca Channel Blockers
Definition

inhibit calcium ion entry into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle

this produces a relaxation (dilation) of vascular smooth muscle

calcium channel blocking agents are ind. for treatment of hypertension; sometimes prescribed for migraine prophylaxis (off-label use)

 

3 classes:

dihydropyridines

benzothiazepines

phenylalkylamines

Term
diltiazem
Definition

Cardizem LA

Ca Channel Blocker

benzothiazepine

 

ind. hypertension

 

ER tab

once daily

Term
Cardizem LA
Definition

diltiazem

Ca Channel Blocker

benzothiazepine

 

ind. hypertension

 

ER tab

once daily

Term
nisoldipine
Definition

Sular

Ca Channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

 

ind. hypertension

 

ER tab (8.5mg, 17mg, 25.5mg, 34mg)

once daily

Term
Sular
Definition

nisoldipine

Ca Channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

 

ind. hypertension

 

ER tab (8.5mg, 17mg, 25.5mg, 34mg)

once daily

Term

amlodipine

atorvastatin

Definition

Caduet

ind. hypertension & hyperlipidemia

 

tab

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

atorvastatin- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Term
Caduet
Definition

ind. hypertension & hyperlipidemia

 

tab

once daily

 

amlodipine- Ca Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine)

 

atorvastatin- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Term
isradipine
Definition

Dynacirc CR

 

Ca Channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
Dynacirc CR
Definition

isradipine

 

Ca channel blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
felodipine
Definition

no trade name

 

Ca Channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
nifedipine
Definition

Adalat CC, Procardia XL

 

Ca channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
Adalat CC
Definition

nifedipine

 

Ca channel blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
Procardia XL
Definition

nifedipine

 

Ca Channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
nicardipine
Definition

Cardene SR

 

Ca Channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
Cardene SR
Definition

nicardipine

 

Ca channel blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
amlodipine
Definition

Norvasc

 

Ca channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
Norvasc
Definition

amlodipine

 

Ca channel Blocker

dihydropyridine

Term
verapamil
Definition

Calan, Verelan PM

 

Ca Channel Blocker

phenylalkylamine

Term
Calan
Definition

verapamil

 

Ca Channel Blocker

phenylalkylamine

Term
Verelan PM
Definition

verapamil

 

Ca Channel Blocker

phenylalkylamine

Term
Tarka
Definition

verapamil- Ca Channel Blocker (phenylalkylamine)

 

trandolapril-

ACE Inhibitor

 

Term
Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Definition

ind. for hypertension, symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or both

 

Men with BPH often have urinary outflow obstruction due to inc. smooth muscle tone of the bladder neck. These medications improve urinary outflow by relaxing smooth muscle in the bladder neck.

 

these drugs may cause marekd hypotension, esp. in the upright position, with dizziness and syncope; this is most common with the first dose but can also occur with a dosage increase or if therapy is interrupted and begun again; to dec. these effects,

take at bedtime and inc. dose slowly as needed

Term
tamsulosin
Definition

Flomax

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. symptoms of BPH

 

cap (0.4mg)

once daily

Term
Flomax
Definition

tamsulosin

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. symptoms of BPH

 

cap (0.4mg)

once daily

Term
alfuzosin
Definition

Uroxatral

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. symptoms of BPH

 

ER tab (10mg)

once daily

Term
Uroxatral
Definition

alfuzosin

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. symptoms of BPH

 

ER tab (10mg)

once daily

Term
doxazosin
Definition

Cardura, Cardura XL

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

ind. hypertension & symptoms of BPH

 

 

Term
Cardura
Definition

doxazosin

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. hypertension & symptoms of BPH

 

Term
Cardura XL
Definition

doxazosin

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. hypertension & symptoms of BPH

 

Term
terazosin
Definition

no trade name

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. hypertension & symptoms of BPH

 

Term
prazosin
Definition

Minipress

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. hypertension

 

Term
Minipress
Definition

prazosin

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. hypertension

 

Term
silodosin
Definition

Rapaflo

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. symptoms of BPH

 

Term
Rapaflo
Definition

silodosin

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ind. symptoms of BPH

 

Term
Beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists
Definition

aka Beta Blockers

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris, and certain arrhythmias

Term
metoprolol succinate
Definition

Toprol XL

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris

 

ER tab (25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg)

once daily

Term
Toprol XL
Definition

metoprolol succinate

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris

 

ER tab (25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg)

once daily

Term
metoprolol tartrate
Definition

Lopressor

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris

 

IR tab (25mg, 50mg, 100mg)

twice daily

Term
Lopressor
Definition

metoprolol tartrate

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris

 

IR tab (25mg, 50mg, 100mg)

twice daily

Term
carvedilol
Definition

Coreg, Coreg CR

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, heart failure

 

Coreg- tab (3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg)

twice daily

 

Coreg- ER cap (10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg)

once daily

 

aux label #4 (slows absorption and reduces incidence of orhtostatic hypotension)

Term
Coreg
Definition

carvedilol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

ind. hypertension, heart failure

 

 

 

tab (3.125mg, 6.35mg, 12.5mg, 25mg)

 

twice daily

 

 

aux label #4 (slows absorption and reduces incidence of orhtostatic hypotension)

Term
Coreg CR
Definition

carvedilol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

 

 

ind. hypertension, heart failure

 

 

 

ER cap (10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg)

 

once daily

 

 

 

aux label #4 (slows absorption and reduces incidence of orhtostatic hypotension)

Term
propranolol
Definition

Inderal LA

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris, migraine prophylaxis

 

ER cap (60mg, 80mg, 120mg, 160mg)

once daily

Term
Inderal LA
Definition

propranolol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension, angina pectoris, migraine prophylaxis

 

ER cap (60mg, 80mg, 120mg, 160mg)

once daily

Term
nebivolol
Definition

Bystolic

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg)

once daily

Term
Bystolic
Definition

nebivolol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

 

ind. hypertension

 

tab (2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg)

once daily

Term
acebutolol
Definition

no trade name

 

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
atenolol
Definition

Tenormin

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
Tenormin
Definition

atenolol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
sotalol
Definition

Betapace

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
Betapace
Definition

sotalol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
nadolol
Definition

Corgard

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
Corgard
Definition

nadolol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
bisoprolol
Definition

Zebeta

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term
Zebeta
Definition

bisoprolol

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

Term

atenolol

chlorthalidone

Definition

Tenoretic

 

atenolol- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

chlorthalidone- diuretic

Term
Tenoretic
Definition

atenolol- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

chlorthalidone- diuretic

Term

nadolol

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Corzide

 

nadolol- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

hctz- thiazide diuretic

Term
Corzide
Definition

nadolol- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

hctz- thiazide diuretic

Term

bisoprolol

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Ziac

 

bisoprolol- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

hctz- thiazide diuretic

 

Term
Ziac
Definition

bisoprolol- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

hctz- thiazide diuretic

Term
clonidine
Definition

Catapres-TTS

Antihypertensive (Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist)

 

ind. hypertension

 

transdermal (0.1mg/24hrs; 0.2mg/24hrs; 0.3mg/24hrs)

once weekly

Term
Catapres-TTS
Definition

clonidine

Antihypertensive (Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist)

 

ind. hypertension

 

transdermal (0.1mg/24hrs; 0.2mg/24hrs; 0.3mg/24hrs)

once weekly

Term
digoxin
Definition

Lanoxin (and no trade)

Cardiac Glycoside

 

ind. heart failure

 

Lanoxin- tab (0.125mg, 0.25mg)

no trade- oral solution (0.05mg/mL)

no trade- injection (0.25mg/mL)

once daily

 

normal digoxin serum level for treatment of heart failure is:

0.5-0.8 ng/mL

normal digoxin serum level for treatment of arrhythmias is:

0.8-2 ng/mL

 

-this drug exerts a positive inotropic action (increases the force of myocardial contractions)

-K depleting diuretics (thiazide and loop diuretics) should be used cautiously while taking digoxin b/c hypokalemia inc. risk of digoxin toxicity

 

signs of digoxin toxicity: nausea&vomiting, visual disturbances and arrhythmias

Term
digoxin immune fab (ovine)
Definition

Digibind

 

antidote for digoxin toxicity

 

drug is antigen binding fragments (fab) derived from specific antidigoxin antibodies produced in sheep.

 

ovine means pertaining to or derived from sheep

 

administered intravenously

Term
digoxin immune fab (ovine)
Definition

Digibind

 

antidote for digoxin toxicity

 

drug is antigen binding fragments (fab) derived from specific antidigoxin antibodies produced in sheep.

 

ovine means pertaining to or derived from sheep

 

administered intravenously

Term
furosemide
Definition

Lasix

Loop Diuretic

 

ind. hypertension, edema

 

tab (20mg, 40mg, 80mg)

oral solution (10mg/mL)

once daily

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
Lasix
Definition

furosemide

Loop Diuretic

 

ind. hypertension, edema

 

tab (20mg, 40mg, 80mg)

oral solution (10mg/mL)

once daily

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
Loop Diuretics
Definition

are K depleting

 

include furosemide (Lasix)

bumetanide

ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)

torsemide (Demadex)

 

-administer these early in the day to avoid nocturia

Term
bumetanide
Definition

Loop Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
ethacrynic acid
Definition

Edecrin

Loop Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
Edecrin
Definition

ethacrynic acid

Loop Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
torsemide
Definition

Demadex

Loop Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
Demadex
Definition

torsemide

Loop Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term

triamterene

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

Dyazide, Maxzide

 

triamterene- K-Sparing Diuretic

hctz- Thiazide Diuretic

 

ind. hypertension, edema

 

cap (37.5mg triamterene; 25mg hctz)

once daily

 

pts taking should not experience any change in serum K level.

Term
Dyazide
Definition

 

triamterene- K-Sparing Diuretic

triamterene- K-Sparing Diuretic

hctz- Thiazide Diuretic

 

ind. hypertension, edema

 

cap (37.5mg triamterene; 25mg hctz)

once daily

 

pts taking should not experience any change in serum K level.

Term
indapamide
Definition

K-Sparing Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
metolazone
Definition

Zaroxolyn

K-Sparing Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
Zaroxolyn
Definition

metolazone

K-Sparing Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
chlorthalidone
Definition

K-Sparing Diuretic

 

aux label #9, 10

Term
potassium chloride
Definition

Klor-Con, Klor-Con M

Potassium Replacement Product

 

ind. hypokalemia

 

ER tab: Klor-Con (8mEq, 10mEq)

Klor-Con M (10mEq, 15mEq, 20mEq)

variable

 

8mEq=600mg

10mEq=750mg

15mEq=1125mg

20mEq=1500mg

 

Klor-Con M tabs contain microencapsulated KCl

Klor-Con tabs contain KCl in a wax matrix

These formulations  slow the release of K from the tab reducing the likelihood of high localized K concentration in the GI tract (aka reduces ulcerogenic tendency)

 

normal serum level K level is 3.5-5mEq/L

Term
Klor-Con
Definition

potassium chloride

Potassium Replacement Product

 

ind. hypokalemia

 

ER tab: Klor-Con (8mEq, 10mEq)

variable

 

8mEq=600mg

10mEq=750mg

 

Klor-Con tabs contain KCl in a wax matrix

These formulations  slow the release of K from the tab reducing the likelihood of high localized K concentration in the GI tract (aka reduces ulcerogenic tendency)

 

normal serum level K level is 3.5-5mEq/L

Term
Klor-Con M
Definition

potassium chloride

Potassium Replacement Product

 

ind. hypokalemia

 

ER tab: Klor-Con M (10mEq, 15mEq, 20mEq)

variable

 

10mEq=750mg

15mEq=1125mg

20mEq=1500mg

 

Klor-Con M tabs contain microencapsulated KCl

This formulation slows the release of K from the tab reducing the likelihood of high localized K concentration in the GI tract (aka reduces ulcerogenic tendency)

 

normal serum level K level is 3.5-5mEq/L

Term
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Definition

SPS, Kayexalate

 

is a cation exchange resin

-once gets into intestine, Na ions in resin are exchanged for K and then resin is excreted with stool

 

oral medication utilized to rapidly lower K level

 

SPS: ready to use oral suspension

 

Kayexalate: powder

Term
SPS
Definition

sodium polystyrene sulfonate

 

is a cation exchange resin

-once gets into intestine, Na ions in resin are exchanged for K and then resin is excreted with stool

 

oral medication utilized to rapidly lower K level

 

SPS: ready to use oral suspension

 

Kayexalate: powder

Term
Kayexalate
Definition

sodium polystyrene sulfonate

 

is a cation exchange resin

-once gets into intestine, Na ions in resin are exchanged for K and then resin is excreted with stool

 

oral medication utilized to rapidly lower K level

 

SPS: ready to use oral suspension

 

Kayexalate: powder

Term
clopidogrel
Definition

Plavix

Antiplatelet Agent (reduces platelet aggregation)

 

ind. reduction of thrombotic events (i.e. myocardial infarction, stroke)

 

tab (75mg, 300mg)

once daily

 

Term
Plavix
Definition

clopidogrel

Antiplatelet Agent (reduces platelet aggregation)

 

ind. reduction of thrombotic events (i.e. myocardial infarction, stroke)

 

tab (75mg, 300mg)

once daily

 

Term
ticlopidine
Definition

no trade name

Antiplatelet Agent

 

tab (250mg)

twice daily

 

aux label #4

Term
cilostazol
Definition

Pletal

Antiplatelet Agent

 

tab (50mg, 100mg)

twice daily

 

aux label #2 (taking with food, may inc. cilostazol blood levels with a consequent inc. in adverse effects)

Term
Pletal
Definition

cilostazol

Antiplatelet Agent

 

tab (50mg, 100mg)

twice daily

 

aux label #2 (taking with food, may inc. cilostazol blood levels with a consequent inc. in adverse effects)

Term
prasugrel
Definition

Effient

Antiplatelet Agent

 

tab (5mg, 10mg)

once daily

Term
Effient
Definition

prasugrel

Antiplatelet Agent

 

tab (5mg, 10mg)

once daily

Term

dipyridamole

aspirin

Definition

Aggrenox

Antiplatelet Agent

 

ind. reduction of thrombotic events

 

variable-release cap (200mg dipyridamole; 25mg aspirin)

twice daily

 

-both drugs can inhibit platelet aggregation

Term
Aggrenox
Definition

dipyridamole; aspirin

Antiplatelet Agent

 

ind. reduction of thrombotic events

 

variable-release cap (200mg dipyridamole; 25mg aspirin)

twice daily

 

-both drugs can inhibit platelet aggregation

Term
niacin
Definition

Niaspan

Antihyperlipidemic

 

ind. niacin deficiency, hyperlipidemia

 

ER tab (500mg, 750mg, 1000mg)

once daily

 

side effect: niacin causes flushing; effect can be reduced by taking a 325mg aspirin or a 200mg ibuprofen 30 min before taking niacin

Term
Niaspan
Definition

niacin

Antihyperlipidemic

 

ind. niacin deficiency, hyperlipidemia

 

ER tab (500mg, 750mg, 1000mg)

once daily

 

side effect: niacin causes flushing; effect can be reduced by taking a 325mg aspirin or a 200mg ibuprofen 30 min before taking niacin

Term

Vitamin B's

 

B1

B2

B3

B6

B9

B12

Definition

B1- thiamin

 

B2- riboflavin

 

B3- niacin, nicotinic acid

 

B6- pyridoxine

 

B9- folic acid

 

B12- cyanocobalamin

Term
nitroglycerin
Definition

Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Minitran, no trade, Nitro-Bid

Vasodilator

 

ind. treatment and prevention of angina pectoris

 

Nitrostat: sublingual tab

ind. relieves acute angina attacks

0.3mg (1/200grain), 0.4mg (1/150 grain), 0.6mg (1/100grain)

-loss of potency through volatilization of nitroglycerin is accelerated by exposure to moisture; after bottle is opened, subtabs will maintain potency through expiration date provided the cap is replaced tightly

-some pts replace bottle q 6 months to ensure potency

-USP requires sublingual form is dispensed in original unopened manufactuer's glass container (bottles of 25 and 100 ts are available)

when placed in rx vial for labeling, a child-resistant cap should not be used

 

Nitrolingual- translingual spray

is a metered dose aerosol

ind. angina pectoris (will relieve an acute angina attack)

each spray deliver 0.4mg nitroglycerin

counsel: administer the spray under the tongue

 

Nitro-Dur, Minitran- transdermal delivery system

will not relieve an acute angina attack

only ind for prevention

available in several release rates

 

no trade- sustained release cap

will not relieve an acute angina attack

only ind. for prevention

2.5mg, 6.5mg, 9mg

 

Nitro-Bid- topical ointment

2% strength

only ind. for prevention

Term
Nitrostat
Definition

nitroglycerin

Vasodilator

 

ind. treatment and prevention of angina pectoris

 

Nitrostat: sublingual tab

ind. relieves acute angina attacks

0.3mg (1/200grain), 0.4mg (1/150 grain), 0.6mg (1/100grain)

-loss of potency through volatilization of nitroglycerin is accelerated by exposure to moisture; after bottle is opened, subtabs will maintain potency through expiration date provided the cap is replaced tightly

-some pts replace bottle q 6 months to ensure potency

-USP requires sublingual form is dispensed in original unopened manufactuer's glass container (bottles of 25 and 100 ts are available)

when placed in rx vial for labeling, a child-resistant cap should not be used

 

Term
Nitrolingual
Definition

nitroglycerin

Vasodilator

 

ind. treatment and prevention of angina pectoris

 

Nitrolingual- translingual spray

is a metered dose aerosol

ind. angina pectoris (will relieve an acute angina attack)

each spray deliver 0.4mg nitroglycerin

counsel: administer the spray under the tongue

Term
Nitro-Dur
Definition

nitroglycerin

Vasodilator

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

Nitro-Dur- transdermal delivery system

only ind for prevention

available in several release rates

 

Term
Minitran
Definition

nitroglycerin

Vasodilator

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

Minitran- transdermal delivery system

will not relieve an acute angina attack

only ind for prevention

available in several release rates

 

 

Term
nitroglycerin- capsule
Definition

Vasodilator

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

no trade- sustained release cap

will not relieve an acute angina attack

only ind. for prevention

2.5mg, 6.5mg, 9mg

 

Term
Nitro-Bid
Definition

nitroglycerin

Vasodilator

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

Nitro-Bid- topical ointment

2% strength

only ind. for prevention

Term
isosorbide dinitrate
Definition

vasodilator

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

relief of pain, dysphagia and esophageal spasms associated with gastoesophageal reflux disease

Term
isosorbide mononitrate
Definition

Imdur, Ismo, Monoket

vasodilator

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

relief of pain, dysphagia and esophageal spasms associated with gastoesophageal reflux disease

 

Imdur- ER tab; once daily

 

Ismo, Monoket- tab; twice daily, 7 hrs apart (to minimize nitrate tolerance)

 

isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate

Term
Imdur
Definition

isosorbide mononitrate

vasodilator

 

 

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

relief of pain, dysphagia and esophageal spasms associated with gastoesophageal reflux disease

 

Imdur- ER tab; once daily

 

isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate

Term
Ismo
Definition

isosorbide mononitrate

vasodilator

 

 

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

relief of pain, dysphagia and esophageal spasms associated with gastoesophageal reflux disease

 

Ismo- tab; twice daily, 7 hrs apart (to minimize nitrate tolerance)

 

isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate

Term
Monoket
Definition

isosorbide mononitrate

vasodilator

 

 

 

ind. prevention of angina pectoris

 

relief of pain, dysphagia and esophageal spasms associated with gastoesophageal reflux disease

 

Monoket- tab; twice daily, 7 hrs apart (to minimize nitrate tolerance)

 

isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate

Term
hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)
Definition

thiazide diuretic

 

aux lable #9, 10

Term
Maxzide
Definition

 

triamterene- K-Sparing Diuretic

triamterene- K-Sparing Diuretic

hctz- Thiazide Diuretic

 

ind. hypertension, edema

 

cap (37.5mg triamterene; 25mg hctz)

once daily

 

pts taking should not experience any change in serum K level.

Term

amiloride

hydrochlorothiazide (hctz)

Definition

no trade name

 

amiloride: postassium- sparing diuretic

 

hctz: thiazide diuretic

Term
Dyrenium
Definition

triamterene

 

postassium- sparing diuretic

 

prescribe cautiously with ACE inhibitors and ARBs

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