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17 Cards in this Set
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Aliskiren
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direct renin inhibitor
tx of primary HTN New, not widely used, specific inh |
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Angiotensins
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maintain blood volume, raise bp
an oligopeptide in the blood that causes vasoconstriction, incr bp, and release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex(promotes Na retention) |
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Bosentan
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Endothelial receptor antagonist
tx of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) nonselective ETa/ETb receptor blocker contraindicated during pregnancy |
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Bradykinin
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a peptide that causes blood vessels to enlarge (dilate), therefore lowers bp
ACE inh inhibit degradation of bradykinin (increase bradykinin) |
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Captopril
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ACE inh
contraindicated during pregnancy & bilateral renal artery stenosis lower bp, treat heart failure, prevent or delay progression of renal disease in pts with (non)diabetic nephropathies |
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Endothelins
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proteins that constrict blood vessels and raise bp
when over-expressed contribute to heart disease |
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Losartan
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
contraindicated during pregnancy & bilateral renal artery stenosis |
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nitroglycerin
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nitrates
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isosorbide dinitrate and mononitrate
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nitrates
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verapamil
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Ca channel blockers
nondihydropyridines |
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diltiazem
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Ca channel blockers
nondihydropyridines |
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nifedipine
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Ca channel blockers
dihydropyridines (prototype) |
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amlodipine
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Ca channel blockers
dihydropyridines |
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hydralazine
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vasodilators
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minoxidil
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vasodilators
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nitroprusside
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vasodilators
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sildenafil
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vasodilators
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