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This class of drugs is indicated for patients with hypertension and nephropathy in type 2 diabetes.
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ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)
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Indicated for patients with heart failure who cannot tolerate the side effects associated with ACE inhibitors. Name two examples with dosages
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ARBs
Losartan (cozaar) 25-100 mg daily or bid Valsartan (diovan) 80-320 mg daily |
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What medication is more effective than atenolol in reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients with hypertension and left ventricular Hypertrophy. Give name and dose
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Losartan (cozaar) 25-100 mg daily or bid
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This class of drugs used for hypertension ends with artan
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ARBs
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The incidence of c__ and hyper__ associated with this class of drugs is lower than with ACE inhibitors. Give two more example/dosage.
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Cough, hyperkalemia
ARBs Telmisartan (micardis) 20-80 mg daily Olmesartan (benicar) 20-40 mg daily |
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Angioedema is seen with less frequency in this class than with ACE inhibitors.
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ARBs
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ARBs (end in sartan) are ok to use during pregnancy
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False, contraindicated
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Adverse reactions include d__, upper r__ infections, c__, v__ infection, f__, d__, p__, s__, p__, and r__.
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Dizziness, upper respiratory infection, cough, viral infection, fatigue, diarrhea, pain, sinusitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis
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