what drug is a diuretic; potassium sparing and reduces volume overload?
triamterine
what are b adrenergic blocking agents
decrease cardiac output
caution with vasoconstriction
NSAID contraindicated?
which one is the prototype?
propanolol (prototype)
metaprolol
what are calcium channel blockers, block vasoconstriction in smooth muscle of bv's
not contraindicated with NSAID
stomatitis
xerostomia
gingival enlargement? (4)
dilitiazem
amylodipine
verapamil
nifedipine
what are ACEI's (think -pril!)
inhibit conversion of angiotension
vasodilation
ADE dry cough
allergic reaction
hypotension
disguesiz
NSAID contraindication
diabetes? 3
lisinopril
catopril
enalapril
methimazole is an ____ _____ drug
anti-thyroid
hydralazine is a drug of choice for what?
hypertension during pregnancy
what is the prototype angiotensin 2 receptor inhibitor?
losartan
what is an alpha 1 adrenergic blocker; postural hypotension; dry cough, gingival hyperplasia?
doxazosin
what is an ANTI-XEROSTOMIA
acts with hypertensives
leads to hypotension?
pilocarpine
what anticoagulant prevents conversion of vit K to active form?
warfarin (Coumadin)
which anticoagulant is given in hospitals by injection only?
heparin
which 2 drugs are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; interact with macrolides; lipid lowering agents?
atorvastatin
niacin
what is used to PREVENT angina?
dinitrate (Isosorbide)
what is an anti-platelet; no platelet aggretation?
clopidogrel (Plavix)
what are 4 benzodiazepines
antianxiety
sedative
no antipsychotic, analgesic, or affect on ANS
affect CNS; enhances inhibitory properties of GABA
anticonvulsant?
diazepam (Valium)
lorazapam (Avitan)
alprozolam (Xanax) not for kids!
tranxene
which is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist
no antagonist to vasoconstriction?
flumezenil
what benzodiazepine is used for children?
midazolam
what is a sedative vs hypnotic
no analgesia
calm and relax pt
anti-epileptic
ADE=increase metabolism of drugs
CNS depressant- increase in elderly
barbiturate
what is a premed for children
nonbarbituate sedative and hypnotic
increase CNS depression with N20 anti-anxiety?