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18 Cards in this Set
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Spironolactone is a
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Aldosterone Antagonist
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In terms of electrolytes spironolactone can cause..
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hyperkalaemia + hyponatraemia
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Loop Diuretics work by
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Inhibiting reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
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In terms of electrolytes frusemide can cause..
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hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia
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Nicorandil works by
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Produces venous and arterial dilation due to its nitrate moeity
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Ramipril is a
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ACE Inhibitor
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Enalapril is a
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ACE Inhibitor
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Perindopril is a
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ACE Inhibitor
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Coversyl is the trade name of:
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Perindopril (ACEI)
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Candesartan is a
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ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker)
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Telmisartan is a
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ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker)
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Micardis Plus is the trade name for
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Telmisartan + Thiazide diuretic
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Micardis is the trade name for
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Telmisartan
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Avapro and Karvea are the trade names for...
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Irbesartan
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Atacand is the trade name for
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Candesartan
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Nifledipine + Amlodipine are..
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peripheral Ca+ channel blockers
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Verapamil is a
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cardiac Ca+ channel blocker (it reduces contractility, heart rate and conduction)
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Diltiazem is a
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Ca+ channel blocker that acts on both cardiac and vascular smooth muscle
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