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Classification: Anticonvulsant, diuretic, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Action: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, Decreases renal excretion of hydrogen and increases renal excretion of Na+, K+, HCO3-, and H2O SE: Malaise, metallic taste, drowsiness, photosens, hyperglycemia |
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
pg. 28 |
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Classification: Anti-hypertensive/Loop Diuretic
Action: decreases Na and Cl reabsorption in ascending loop of Henle & distal tubule SE: Decreased blood pressure, hyperglycemia, decreased potassium |
furosemide (Lasix)
pg. 143 |
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Classification: Osmotic Diuretic
Action: Osmotic diuretic SE: May exacerbate CHF, N/V/D |
Mannitol (various)
pg. 184 |
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Classification: Diuretic/Potassium-sparing Agent
Action: Potassium sparing diuretic SE: Decreased potassium, blood dyscrasias, liver damage, other prescriptions |
Triamterene (Dyrenium)
pg. 283 |
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Classification: Anti-hypertensive/thiazide diuretic
Action: Thiazide diuretic, act in the distal tubule, inhibit re-absorption of sodium SE: Decreased potassium levels, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, decreased Na+ |
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Esidrex, others)
pg. 153 |
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Classification: Anti-hypertensive/Alpha Blocker
Action: Alpha 1 adrenergic blocker, relaxes bladder neck smooth muscle SE: Dizziness, HA, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction |
Doxazosin (Cardura)
pg. 108 |
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Classification: Antihypertensive/ACEI
Action: ACE inhibitor SE: Dizziness/HA/decreased BP, impaired renal function, angioedema, taste perversion, cough ***Taken during pregnancy can cause fetal injury and death*** |
Quinapril (Accupril)
pg. 241 |
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Classification: Antihypertensive/ACEI
Action: ACE Inhibitor SE: rash, protienuria, cough |
Captopril (Capoten)
pg. 65 |
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Classification: Antiarrythmic/Local anesthetic
Action: Anesthetic; class IB antiarrythmic SE: Dizziness, parasthesias, & convulsions associated with toxicity |
Lidocaine (Asentacon Topical, Xylocaine, others)
pg. 177 |
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Classification: Antiarrythmic/Pyradine derivative
Action: Class 1A antiarrythmic; stabilizes membranes, depresses action potential SE: Anticholinergic SE's, negative inotrophy, may induce CHF |
Disopyramide (Norpace)
pg. 105 |
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Classification: Ventricular Antiarrythmic/Andrenergic blocker
Action: Class III Antiarrythmic SE: Pulmonic fibrosis, exacerbation of arrythmias, prolongs QT intervals, CHF, hypo/hyperthyroidism, liver failure, corneal microdeposits, optic neuropathy, neuritis, peripheral neuropathy, photosens |
Amiodarone (Corderone, Pacerone)
pg. 39 |
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Classification: Inotropic/Vasodilator
Action: Inotrope with vasodilator SE: Monitor fluid, electrolyte, and renal changes |
Inamrinone/amrinone (Inocor)
pg. 161 |
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Classification: Antiarrythmic/Cardiac Glycoside
Action: Positive inotrope, increased AV node refractory period SE: can cause heart block, decreased K+ potentiates toxicity, N/V, HA, fatigue, visual disturbances (yellow-green halos around lights), cardiac arrythmias |
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek)
pg. 102 |
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Classification: Antihypertensive/BB
Action: B-adrenergic receptor blocker SE: drowsiness, insomnia, ED, bradycardia, bronchospasm |
Metaprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
pg. 193 |
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Classification: Antihypertensive, Antianginal, Antiarrythmic/Beta Blocker
Action: beta adrenergic receptor blocker SE: Bradycardia, low BP, fatigue, GI upset, ED |
Propanolol (Inderal)
pg. 239 |
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Classification: Antihypertensive, Antianginal/CCB
Action: CCB (Calcium Channel Blocker) SE: HA common on initial diagnosis, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, low BP, flushing, dizziness |
Nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat, Adalat CC)
pg. 207 |
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Classification: Antihypertensive, Antianginal, Antiarrythmic/CCB
Action: Potentiation of CNS neurotransmitter activity SE: Gingival hyperplasia, constipation, low BP, bronchospasm, HR or conduction disturbances |
Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)
pg. 289 |
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Classification: Antiarrythmic, Antimalarial
Action: Class 1A antiarrythmic SE: Extreme low BP with IV use, syncope, QT prolongation, GI upset, arrythmias, fatigue, cinchonism, fever, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, rash |
Quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute)
pg. 241 |
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Classification: Antianginal/Nitrate
Action: relaxes vascular smooth muscle SE: HA, low BP, flushing, tachycardia, dizziness |
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil, Sorbitrate, Dilatrate-SR)
pg. 167 |
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Classification: Antianginal, Vasodilator/Nitrate
Action: Relaxes vascular smooth muscle, dilates coronary arteries SE: HA, low BP, lightheadedness, GI upset |
Nitroglycerin ( Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-bid ointment, Nitro-Bid IV, Nitrodisc, Transderm-Nitro, others)
pg. 208 |
