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Valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)) Action - ✔✔-Inhibits binding of
angiotensin II to its receptor
-Inhibits angiotensin II (no vasoconstriction) and the release of Aldosterone (release sodium
and water - hold on to potassium)
Valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)) Uses - ✔✔-Hypertension
-Heart failure
Valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)) Contraindications - ✔✔-Pregnancy
-Lactating
Valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)) Interactions - ✔✔-Other
antihypertensives
-Alcohol
-aspirin can increase renal dysfunction/hyperkalemia
-OTC cold medications
Valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)) Side effects/adverse reactions - ✔✔-
Does not cause the cough of ACE inhibitors
-Dizzy, Drowsy, fatigue
-Insomnia, headache
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Hyperkalemia
-Hypoglycemia (rare)
,-Renal dysfunction
Types of Diuretics - ✔✔-Thiazide or Thiazide-like
-Loop or High-ceiling
-Osmotic
-Potassium Sparing
Diuretics that waste potassium - ✔✔-Thiazide diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide)
-Loop diuretics (Furosemide)
Diuretics that spare potassium - ✔✔Spironolactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Action - ✔✔Action is in the Kidneys
-Promotes Na, K, and Water excretion
-Decreases Pre-Load and Cardiac Output
-Acts on Arterioles causing Vasodilation
Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Uses - ✔✔-Treat Hypertesion
-Edema from Heart Failure
-Hepatic Cirrhosis
Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Side effects/adverse reactions - ✔✔-Dizziness,
headache, weakness
-GI distress
-Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
-Hypotension, Orthostatic Hypotension
,-Hyperglycemia
-Photosensitivity
-Hypokalemia, Dysrhythmias
Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Contraindications - ✔✔-Renal Failure with Anuria
-Electrolyte Depletion
(Caution: Hepatic Dysfunction and Diabetes Mellitus)
Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Interactions - ✔✔-Increased Digoxin toxicity with
Hypokalemia
-Anti-Diabetic Drugs
-Steroids
Furosemide (Loop diuretics) Action - ✔✔Inhibits water and sodium reabsorption, potassium,
magnesium, and calcium are also excreted
Furosemide (Loop diuretics) Uses - ✔✔-Treat fluid retention caused by heart failure
-Renal dysfunction
-Cirrhosis
-Hypertension
-Pulmonary Edema
Furosemide (Loop diuretics) Side effects/adverse reactions - ✔✔-GI distress
-Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
-Hypotension, orthostatic hypotension
, -Photosensitivity
-Hyperglycemia
-Hearing Loss (when IV pushing too fast)
Furosemide (Loop diuretics) Contraindications - ✔✔-Severe electrolyte imbalance
-Hypovolemia
-Allergy to sulfa drugs
(Caution: Heart Failure and Diabetes)
Furosemide (Loop diuretics) Interactions - ✔✔-Anticoagulants (Increased Bleeding)
-Steroids (Increased K Loss)
Digoxin if Hypokalemia is present
Beta adrenergic blockers end in - ✔✔-olol
Alpha-adrenergic blockers end in - ✔✔-sin
Calcium Channel Blockers end in - ✔✔-pine
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors end in - ✔✔-pril
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) end in - ✔✔-sartan or -tan
Physiological risk factors for hypertension - ✔✔-Excessive intake of saturated fat and simple
carbohydrates
-Alcohol: increases renin secretions
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