Heiman.pharm.HTN.5 Word Scramble
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| Mechanism | Block binding of angiotensin II to receptors. Prevent vasoconstriction and aldosterone release. AT1 receptor mediates above AT2 may have anti – proliferative and vasodilatory effects. No effect on bradykinin pathway. |
| Kinetics | High first pass effect. Highly protein bound. Renal and hepatic elimination. Telmisartan almost exclusively hepatic. |
| Side effects | Same as ACE inhibitors but without the cough. |
| Drug Interactions | Telmisartan with other hepatically cleared drugs. Increased digoxin and warfarin levels. Potassium-sparing diuretics and potassium supplements. |
| Names | Losartan (Cozaar). Candesartan (Atacand). Eprosartan (Teveten). Irbesartan (Avapro). Telmisartan (Micardis). Valsartan (Diovan). Eprosartan (Teveten). Olmesartan (Benicar). Also in combination with thiazides and other antihypertensives. |
| Aliskiren (Tekturna) | Mechanism of action: Direct renin inhibitor Kinetics: Poor oral absorption Decreased by high – fat meal CYP3A4 metabolism Excreted in urine and feces, Adverse effects Hyperkalemia Hypotension Drug interactions CYP May decrease effect of furose |
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