NSG 325 Module 4Cardiovascular PharmacologyPathophysiology:Review the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular and renal system from previous courses. Review Powerpoint slides posted for lecture. Be familiar with the medication classes that are listed. Lookup specific actions on medications in blue text. Hypertension:Medications to treat HTN:Diuretics Thiazides- hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril)Loop Furosemide (Lasix), Bumetamide (Bumex)Potassium sparing-spironolactone (Aldactone)Non-selective beta blockersPropranolol (Inderal)Nadolol (Corgard)Selective beta blockersMetoprolol (Lopressor)Atenolol (tenormin)Alpha1 adrenergic blockers terazosin (Hytrin) doxazosin (Cardura)Alpha/beta blockerslabetalol (Normodyne, Trandate) carvedilol (Coreg)Centrally acting Alpha 2 agonists clonidine (Catapress)- prototypeAngiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (end in PRIL)captopril (Capoten) and lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril)- prototype enalapril (Vasotec) benazepril (Lotensin)Angiotensin II receptor Blocker (ARB)losartan (Cozaar)- prototype candesartan (Benicar)Calcium channel blockerverapamil (Calan)- prototype diltiazem (Cardizem) amlodipine (Norvasc) and nifedipine (Procardia)- prototypeOther Nitroprusside (IV)AnginaNitrates Nitroglycerin (NTG) Isosorbide (Isordil)Beta-blockersCalcium channel blockersCADHyperlipedemiaHMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors (Statins)Atorvastatin (Lipitor)Lovastatin (Mevacor)Simvastatin (Zocor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)Bile-Acid SequestrantsCholestyrmine (Questran)Nicotinic acid (Niacin)FibratesGemfibrozil (Lopid)Fenofibraate (Tricor)OtherEzetimibe (Zetia)Heart failureACEBeta-blockerDiureticsInotropic agentsCardiac glycosidesDigoxin
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