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Zofenopril
-pril
RamiPRIL

ACE-inhibitor; prevents AgI-->AgII

AE: Dry cough, angioedema, low BP
Valsartan
-sartan: CandeSARTAN, LoSARTAN

ACE-inhibitor Alternative

Ag II Receptor Antagonist; decreases symp output to induce vasodilation, natriuresis

AE: No cough, angioedema, DO NOT USE IN PREGNANCY
Furosemide
-emide, -anide: Bumetanide, Torsemide

Loop Diuretic, more potent than thiazides, SHORTER acting

Potential for hypokalemia
Metolazone
Thiazide; such as HCTZ

Sustained action, vascular dilation after long term use
Spironolactone
Aldosterone Antagonist; such as Eplerenone

POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC Antognizes aldosterone receptor in MYOCARDIUM, arterial walls, kidneys
Amrinone
-rinone; Milrinone

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

Positive inotropic effect, vasodilator
Gemfibrozil
-fibr-; fibrate
fenoFIBRate, fenoFIBRIC acid

Decreases TG by up-regulating lipoprotein lipase; don't use w/statin
Colestipol
Cole-: Bile Acid Resin

Prevents intestinal absorption of bile acids (req'd for cholesterol synthesis)--dec'd LDL

AE: Diarrhea

No effect on hepatic cholesterol
Ezetimibe
Inhibits intest absorption of cholesterol to lower LDL

AE: Diarrhea

No effect on hepatic cholesterol
Niacin
Inhibits lipolysis in adipose tissue, reduces hepatic VLDL

AE: Flushing
Quinidine
Class IA Antiarrhythmic: Na+ blocker; Inc AP Pd, Inc Ref Pd

Use for atrial/ventricular arrhythmias

Disopyramide
Quinidine--torsades, cinchonism (ringing, blurred vision, delirium)
Procainamide--lupus (reversible)
Tocainide
Class IB Antiarrhythmic: Na+ blocker, Dec AP Pd

Acute ventricular arrhythmias, esp post-MI, digoxin-induced

Lidocaine
Tocainide
Mexiletine
PHENYTOIN

ALL HAVE CNS EFFECTS
Propafenone
Class IC Antiarrhythmic: Na+ blocker, no effect on AP pd

Vtachs that progress to vfib: LAST RESORT

Felacainide
Propafenone

CAREFUL THESE ARE PROARRHYTHMICS, no use in prior heart dz
Atenolol
Selective beta-1 block in heart/vasc SM

IMPOTENCE, brady

Don't stop abruptly
Which beta-blockers decrease mortality in heart failure?
BMC
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol Succinate
Carvedilol
Propranolol
Non-selective beta-blocker: blocks b-1, b-2

Dizziness, sleep disturbances

Inc'd airward resistance, don't use in asthmatics
Which beta-blockers also vasodilate?
Carvedilol
Lobetalol

Both block alpha-1 in addition to beta-1/2
Bretylisum
SIBA
Class III AntiArrhythmic: K+ block

Sotalol- torsades; beta-blocking activity
Ibutylide- torsades
Bretylium- new arrhythm
Amiodarone-least torsades, Pulm, Hep, Thyroid fx; class I-IV activity
Nifedipine
-dipine: DH Ca2+ blocker


Binds and blocks L-type Ca2+ at vascular smooth muscle; vasodilation

AE: Peripheral edema
Verapamil
NON-DH Ca2+ blocker
Diltiazem--weaker inotropic effect

Blocks L-type Ca2+ at vasc SM AND at SA/AV node

AE: Peripheral Edema, AV block, brady, CHF
Adenosine
Slow AV node conduction, inhibits re-entry

Use to dx SVT
Short acting, low tox
Magnesium
Tx Torsades, digoxin-toxicity
Digoxin
Cardiac Glycoside

Inhibits Na/K ATPase, causes VAGAL stimulation

Use: CHF (inc'd contractility), AFib (dec conduction at AV/SA)

Toxicity if hypokalemic
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Nitrate:
NTG, Isosorbide MN

Release NO, inc cGMP-->VEIN DILATION, muscle relax; reduces PRELOAD

Flushing

Contraind w/PDE-5
Hydralazine
Peripheral ARTERIOLAR dilation via inc'd cGMP, reduces AFTERLOAD

Reserve for severe HTN, CHF

AE: Reflex Tach, Lupus

Contraind'd in angina, CAD
Ranolazine
Unk Mech

Chronic angina

Prolonged AT-->Torsades
ASA
Inhibits COX1/2

Analgesia, Anti-platelet (MI/TIA/Thrombotic prophylaxis)

AE: Ulcers, bleeds, ringing in ears
Clopiodgrel
Thienopyridine
Prasugrel

Acute coronary syndrome, cath lab, thrombo prophylaxis

Block ADP receptors to prevent GIIb/IIIa expression; thus inhibit platelet aggregation

AE: Bleeds
Ticlopidine
Thienopyridine
Inhibits platelet agg by blocking ADP receptors (prevents GIIb/IIIa expression)

Acute coronary syndrome, cath lab, thrombo prophylaxis
AE: Neutropenia
Heparin
Activates ANTITHROMBIN
Requires Factor III

ACS (NSTEMI), Afib, DVT/PE, CABG, CathLab

Monitored by PT
rapid anticoag
Okay in pregnancy
Warfarin
Interferes with synthesis of Vit K--II, VII, IX, X

Monitor by PTT
PO

2-3 days to work, not okay in pregnancy
Treat tox w/vit K and plasma
Tirofiban
GPIIb/IIIa Antagonist (prevents fibrinogen binding)

ACS, MI, Cathlab

FIBan: bleed, brady, dizzy (no to ASA allergy)
MAB: hypotn
FIBat: hypotn, bleed
Lepirudin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor: -irubin

Binds and inhibits thrombin

Use for HIT, Thromboembolism, DVT, CathLab; NO ANTIDOE (heparin has protaline)
Argatroban
Direct Thrombin inhibitor
Along with Dabigatran

Binds and inhibits thrombin

Use for HIT, Thromboembolism, DVT, CathLab; NO ANTIDOE (heparin has protaline)
Ardeparin
Low molecular weight heparin

Inhibits thrombin, XA

DVT, CathLab, N/STEMI
Epoxide Reductase is affiliated with _______.
Vitamin K; inhibited by warfarin