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classification of:

hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic - thiazide
classification of:

indapamide
diuretic - thiazide
classification of:

chlorthalidone
diuretic - thiazide
classification of:

spiranolactone
diurectic
classification of:

furosemide
diuretic - loop diuretics
classification of:

bumetanide
diuretic - K+ sparing
classification of:

triamterene
diuretic - K+ sparing
classification of:

amiloride
diuretic - K+ sparing
classification of:

methyldopa
sympatholytics
classification of:

clonidine
sympatholytics
classification of:

guanabenz
sympatholytic

alpha 2 agonist
classification of:

guanadrel
sympatholytic

adrenergic blocker
classification of:

trimethaphan
sympatholytic

competitive antagonist at ACh receptor
classification of:

resperpine
sympatholytic

irreversible VMAT antagonist
classification of:

guanethidine
sympatholytic

NET uptake 1 blocker
classification of:

prazosin
sympatholytic

a1 antagonist
classification of:

phentolamine
sympatholytic

non-selective alpha antagonist
classification of:

propranolol
sympatholytic

b1 and b2 antagonist
classification of:

metoprolol
sympatholytic

b1 antagonist
classification of:

nadolol
sympatholytic


non-selective beta blocker
classification of:

pindolol
sympatholytic

non-selective Beta blocker
B-adrenergic receptor agonist
5HT1A parital agonist/antag
classification of:

carvedilol
sympatholytics

non-selective beta-blocker
alpha 1 blocker
classification of:

timolol
non-selective Beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
classification of:

labetalol
alpha and beta antagonist
classification of:

hydralazine
vasodilator
classification of:
minoxodil
vasodilator
classification of:

diazoxide
vasodilator
classification of:

nitroprusside
vasodilator
classification of:

nitroglycerin
vasodilator
classification of:

nifedipine
calcium-channel blockers
classification of:

nicardipine
calcium-channel blockers
classification of:

aminodipine
calcium-channel blockers
classification of:

felodipine
calcium-channel blockers
classification of:

diltiazem
calcium-channel blockers
classification of:

verapamil
calcium-channel blockers
classification of:

captopril
ACE inhibitors
classification of:

enalapril
ACE inhibitors
classification of:

lisinopril
ACE inhibitors
classification of:

quinapril
ACE inhibitors
classification of:

losartan
angiotensin receptor antagonist
classification of:

candesartan
angiotensin receptor antagonist
classification of:

telmisartan
angiotensin receptor antagonist
classification of:

valsartan
angiotensin receptor antagonist
general mechanism of diuretics
lower BP by depleting hte body of sodium and reducing the BV

directly reduce systemic vascular resistance

dec BV dec BP
thiazides
hydrochlorothiazide
chlorthalidone
loop diuretics
furosemide
bumetanide
torsemide
k+ sparing diuretics
spironolactone
triamterene
amiloride
general mechanism of sympatholytic
reducing peripheral vascular resistance
inhibiting CO directly
increasing venous pooling in capacitance vessels
centrally acting sympatholytic agents
methyldopa
clonidine
guanabenz
ganglionic blocking sympatholytic agents
trimethaphan
adrenergic neuronal blocking sympatholytic agents
reserpine
guanadrel
guanethidine
alpha antagonist sympatholytic agents
prazosin
phentolamine
Beta blocker sympatholytic agents
propranolol
metoprolol
pindolol
nadalol
betaxolol
mixed acting antagonist sympatholytic agents
labetalol
arterioal vasodilators
hydralazine
minoxidil
diazoxide
arterial and venous vasodilators
nitroprusside
general mechanism for vasodilators
relaxing vascular smooth muscle therby dilating resistance vessels
general mechanism for ACE inhibitors
block the synthesis of the potent vasoconstrictor, AT II, and salt retaining hormone, aldosterone
ACE inhibitors
captopril
enalapril
lisinopril
quinapril
general mechanism for ARBs
directly antagonize the effects of AT II on the angiotensis receptor (type 1 AT-R)
ARBs
losartan
candesartan
valsartan
telmisartan
irbesartan
drugs acting at vasomotor center
methyldopa
clonidine
guanabenz
guanfacine
drugs acting at sympathetic nerve terminals
guanethidine
guanadrel
reserpine
drugs acting at B-receptors of heart
propranolol
other B-blockers
drugs acting at sympathetic ganglia
trimethaphan
drugs acting at angiotensin receptors of vessels
losartan
drugs acting at alpha receptors of vessels
prazosin
other alpha blockers
drugs acting at vascular smooth muscles
hydralazine
verapamil
minoxidil
nitroprusside
diazoxide
other CCBs
drugs acting at kidney tubules
thiazides
drugs acting at B-receptors of juxtaglomerular cells that release renin
propranolol
other Beta-blockers
CO or TPR:
B blockers
CO
CO or TPR:
peripherally acting sympathomimetics
CO
CO or TPR:
diuretics
CO
CO or TPR:
ACE inhibitors
CO
CO or TPR:
Beta blockers
CO
CO or TPR:
peripherally acting sympatholytics
TPR
CO or TPR:
CCBs
TPR
CO or TPR:
oral vasodilators
TPR
CO or TPR:
ACE inhibitors
TPR
CO or TPR:
centrally acting sympatholytics
CO
CO or TPR:
B blockers (on dec symp flow)
TPR
proposed mechanism of thiazide diurestics
dec sodium, water retention
dec blood volume
dec cardiac output
dec peripheral resistance
dec in BP
adverse effects of thiazide diuretics
potassium depletion
hyponatremia
metabolic alkalosis
hypomagnesemia
hyperuricermia and gout
hypercalcemia
hyperglycemia
hyperlipidemia
insulin resistance
hypersensitivity resistance (fever, rash, purpura, anaphylaxis)

contras: chronic arrhytmias and ischemic heart disease
adverse effects of loop diuretics
hearing loss
watery diarrhea
adverse effects of K+ sparing diuretics
hyperkalemia
megaloblastic anemia
therapeutic uses of thiazides
manage HTN
more effective in african americans (susceptible to effects of volume expansion)
therapeutic uses of loop diuretics
HTN in pts with advanced renal disease b/c of potent natriuretic properties and intrinsic ability to augment renal blood flow

multiple times a day
therapeutic uses of K+ sparing diuretics
less potent
minimize K= depeletion
used in combo with other drugs
frequent HTN Tx combos
ACE Is and Ca+ channel blockers

ACE I and diuretics

ARBs and diuretics

B-blockers and diuretics
mechanism of centrally acting sympatholytics
lower BP by dec symp flow originiating in vasomotor centers

don't interfere with sensitivity of these centers to baroreceptor control
methyldopa metabolism
to alpha-methyl dopamine and then to alpha methylnorepi. it can be stored in noradrengergic receptors and replace NE as NT
methyldopa action
after release from NE receptors, it acts on alpha 2 receptors which decrease symp outflow
clonidine action
alpha 2 agonist
dec BP by directly stimulating central a2 receptors
methyldopa in older pts
CO might be dec as a result of dec HR and SV (secondary to relaxation of veins and a reduction in preload)

renal blood flow is maintained and renal fxn unchanged
clonidine effects
lowers BP by an effect on both CO and peripheral resistance

supine: reduce HR and SV
upright: symp to vasculature is increased, clonidine reduces vascular resistance
adverse effects of methyldopa and clonidine
sedation
mental lassitude
impaired concentration
depression (clonidine)
dry mouth (clonidine)
increase in prolactin secretion (methyldopa)
positive coombs test (methyldopa)
acute withdrawal can lead to life-threatening HTN crisis (clonidine)
clonidine works well with
vasodilator because reflex inc in HR and CO that results from the vasodilator will be reduced or prevented with clonidine
mechanism of action of ganglionic blocking agents
competitive antagonists at all autonomic ganglia with ACh for nicotinic receptors

-results in pooling of blood in venous capacitance vessels;
-hypotensive effect
-direct vasodilation via release of histamine
use of trimethaphan
HTN
HTN crises
acute aortic dissection
control BP during neurosurgery
adverse effects of ganglionic blocking agents
due to blockade of both para and symp ganglia

tachycardia
mydriasis
cycloplegia
tone/motility of GI
dry mouth
dec urination
vasodilation
pooling/ dec venous return
heart contractions
neuromuscular blockade
reserpine mechanism of action
blocks uptake of biogenic amines into storage vesicles (VAT) in symp neurons and central CA neurons

depletion of these NTs (amines, NE, DA, serotonin)
adverse effects of resperpine
drowsiness
lethargy
parasymp (bradycardia, salivation, miosis, diarrhea, nausea, nasal congestion)
severe depression with suicidal ideations
therapeutic uses of reserpine
readily penetrates the brain

BP reduced in supine and erect position
symp intact
in low doses: dec CO and peripheral resistance
mechanism of action of guanethidine
taken into symp nerve terminals to prevent release of symp transmitters and may also deplete NT stores

low bioavailbility
effect of guanethidine
dec in BP due to venous pooling and reduced venous return
adverse effects of guanethidine
orthostatic hypoTN
lower incidence of diarhea
guanthedine is often used in combo with what drug
diuretics to manage salt retention
alpha-adrenergic antagonists mechanism of action
prazosin: blocking postjunctional a1 recetpors without affecting a2
effect of alpha-adrenergic antagonists
reduces peripheral vascular resistance

dilates both arterioles and viens and reduces BP in both the supine and standing position

tachycardia only with first dose

high protein binding and 3 hour elimination halflife
beta-adrenergic antagonists mechanism of action
competitive antagonists to B-receptors
effects of beta-adrenergic antagonists
negative inotropic and chronotropic effects in heart
slow atrioventricular conduction and increase PR interval
suggested mechanisms of antiHTN effect of beta-adrenergic antagonists
dec CO
block B receptors in CNS
inhibit renin release
block prejunctional b receptors
reduce venous return and BV
reduce periph vascular resistance
reduce vascular compliance
reset baros
attenuation of pressure reponse to CAs with exercise and stress
beta-adrenergic antagonists with LAA
propranolol
pindolol
metoprolol
carvedilol
labetalol (little)
beta-adrenergic antagonists with ISA
pindolol
labetalol (little)
beta-adrenergic antagonists with selectivity
metoprolol (b1)
adverse effects of beta-adrenergic antagonists
bradycardia, hypoTN, dec CO, cold extremities, precipitate or aggravate periph vascular dz

provoke asthmatic attacks in susceptible pts
impair symp mediated rebound to hypoglycemia

fatigue
lethargy
vivid dreams
nightmares
depression
memory loss
therpeutic uses of beta-adrenergic antagonists
essential HTN
ischemic heart dz management
supraventricular arrhythmias
idiopathis hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, pheochromocytoma, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, anxiety, non-parkinsonian tremor, migraine, portal HTN, urinary incontinence, useful in alcohol withdrawal
mixed acting adrenergic antagonists : labetaolol and carvedilol

mechanism of action
block B1, B2, and a

L - weak intrinsic sympathomimetic activity and LAA
C - no intrin sympathomim and LAA
uses of labetalol and carvedilol
L: dec vascular resistance therefore dec BP
L:IV for HTN crisis
C: anti-oxidant
three broad categories of vasodilators
oral
parenteral
calcium channel blockers (Oral and parenteral)
oral vasodilators
hydralazine
minoxidil
parenteral vasodilators
sodium nitroprusside
diazoxide
CCB vasodilators
fenoldopam
hydrazaline mechanism of action
dilation of arteries and arterioles but not veins

releases NO and activates K channels

produces widespread vasodilation
hydrazaline effects and used in combo with what?
vascular resistance is dec more prominently in cerebral, coronary, renal, and splanchnic than in skeletal, muscle, or skin; little effect in non-vascular smooth m

diuretics and B-blockers
adverse effects of hydrazaline
headahce, nausea, anorexia, palpitations, sweating, and flushin

ischemic HD pts: reflex tachycardia and symp stim resulting in angina and cardiac arrythmias

arthralgia and skin rashes
therapeutic uses of hydrazaline
always with diuretic and B-blocker
minoxidil mechanism of action
opening K channels in vascular smooth muscle cells; results in stabilization of cell membrane, thus, inhibiting cell contraction; relaxes arterioles but not veins; longer acting; produces profound reflex activation of symp nervous system
adverse effects of mioxidil
tachycardia
palpitations
angina
edema
(if not combined with B-blocker, diuretic)
headache
sweating
hypertrichosis
mioxidil therapeutic uses
HTN
rogaine
mechanism of action of sodium nitroprusside
dilates arteries and veins which results in reduced arteriolar resistance and venous return

release of NO which activates GC resulting in inc of cGMP
adverse effects of sodium nitroprusside
accumulation of cyanide

(cyanide intox tx: sodium thiosulfate)
therpeutic use of sodium nitroprusside
HTN emergencies and cardiac failure
diazoxide mechanism of action
opening K channels resulting in stabilization of RMP
effect of diazoxide
IV: rapid fall in vascular resistance and mean arterial pressure
tachycardia
4-12 hours
adverse effects of diazoxide
hyperuricemia
severe hyperglycemia
excessive falls in BP
angina
ischemia
cardiac failure
mechanism of action of CCBs
inhibit calcium influx into arterial smooth m cells by blocking L-type Ca+ channels
nifedipine action
selective effects on arterial resistance vessels, which reduces BP (afterload)

results in reflex increase in HR and contractility
side effects of nifedipine
hypotension
headache
peripheral edema
diltiazem effects
decrease BP and inc coronary blood flow
diltiazem side effects
only seen in 2-5%

peripheral edema
AV conduction delays
fall in CO
verapamil effects
coronary and peripheral vasodilating effects

negative inotropic agent
verapamil side effects
8-10%
cardiodepression
cardiac conduction delays
peripheral edema
headache
constipation
ACE inhibitors mechanism of action
blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
ACE inhibitors effect
lower BP by decreasing periph resistance

less effective in pts with low renin essential HTN
captopril effect
increases level of bradykinin by preventing its inactivation

fall in aldosterone synthesis and reflex increase in plasma renin activity

reduction in ventricular afterload, it augments CO in CHF pts
captopril side effects
hyperkalemia b/c of effect on aldosterone synthesis
use of captopril
HTN
CHF
left ventricular dysfunction after MI
diabetic nephropahty
capto can be used iwth
thiazide diuretics
enalapril metabolism
pro-drug converted by deesterification to a converting enzyme inhibitor
enalapril adverse effects
hypotension
acute renal failure (in renal dz pts)

decrease in renal function is attributed to a dec in AT II

dry cough accomp by wheezing and angioedema due to inc in bradykinin
angiotensin receptor antagonists mechanism
blocking AT II receptor and have no effect on bradykinin metabolism

more complete blockade of effects of AT II by directly antagonizing the interaction of AT II with its receptor
ARB prototype
selectivity
losartan
AT1 selective
ARB effects
decrease peripheral arterial pressure (afterload) and cardiac venous return (preload)

lower BP indep of RAAS