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Losartan
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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
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alteplase (Activase)
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Thrombolytic Agents
SE: bleeding (GI, retroperitoneal, cerebrum, IV site, foley), bruising Contraindications: major surgery, organ or other biopsy, major trauma within 6 weeks; recent neurosurgery; head trauma within past month |
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verapamil (Calan)
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Calcium Channel Blocker
relaxes coronary and systemic arteries, decreases workload of heart, decreases HR SE: hypotension, peripheral edema, flushing, headache, GI upset Uses: HTN (Step 2), Angina Pectoris Caution: check HR before |
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metoprolol (Lopressor)
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Beta-adregenic blocker
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slows HR, decreases O2 use by heart
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SE: bradycardia, hypotension, CHF, PVD, bronchospasm, impotence
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Uses: HTN (Step 3), Angina Pectoris
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Caution: check HR before
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