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Cardio 2
BDK
| generic | brand | pharmacologic category | common indication | essential knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone (PO) | Aldactone | Potassium- sparing diuretic | HTN, HF, ascites | Key side effect: Gynecomastia, hyperkalemia |
| Bumetanide (PO, IV) | Bumex | Loop Diuretic | Volume overload | Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia US Boxed Warnings: fluid and electrolyte loss |
| Furosemide (PO, IV) | Lasix | Loop diuretic | Volume overload | Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia US Boxed Warnings: fluid and electrolyte loss |
| Torsemide (PO) | Demadex | Loop diuretic | Volume overload | Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia US Boxed Warnings: fluid and electrolyte loss |
| Atenolol (PO) | Tenormin | Beta 1 selective beta blocker | AF (rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Metoprolol Tartrate (PO, IV) | Lopressor | Beta 1 selective beta blocker | AF (rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Metoprolol Succinate (PO) | Toprol- XL | Beta 1 selective Beta blocker | HF, AF(rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Nebivolol (PO) | Bystolic | Beta 1 selective Beta blocker | HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Carvedilol (PO) | Coreg, Coreg CR | Non-selective beta blocker | HF, AF(rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Labetalol (PO, IV) | Trandate | Non-selective beta blocker | PO: HTN IV: hypertensive crisis | Key Side Effects: bradycardia Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Propranolol (PO) | Inderal LA, Inderal XL | Non-selective beta blocker | HTN, CAD, Migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: bradycardia US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia |
| Clonidine (PO, Transdermal) | PO: Catapres Transdermal: catapres-TTS | Alpha 2 agonist | HTN, ADHD | Key Side Effects: xerostomia, drowsiness US Boxed Warnings: avoid epidural use Other Notes: do not discontinue abruptly; taper to reduce rebound HTN |
| Hydralazine (PO, IV) | Apresoline | Direct arterial vasodilator | HTN | Key Side Effects: orthostatic hypotension, drug-induced lupus-like syndrome |
| Epinephrine (IV, IM, SQ) | Adrenalin | Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist | Advanced cardiac life support, shock, anaphylaxis, bradycardia | Key Side Effects: tachyarrhythmias, peripheral ischemia, lactic acidosis |
| Norepinephrine (IV) | Levophed | Alpha 1 agonist (Predominantly), Beta 1 and beta 2 agonist | Shock | Key Side Effects: tachyarrhythmias, peripheral ischemia US Boxed Warning: extravasation (central line administration preferred) |