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Pharmacologic CategoryGeneric NameBrand NameCommon IndicationEssential Knowledge
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) spironolactone Aldactone HTN, HF, Ascites KSE: gynecomastia, hyperkalemia, hypotension
Loop diuretic furosemide Lasix Volume overload KSE: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypotension USBW: fluid and electrolyte loss
Loop diuretic torsemide Soaanz Volume overload KSE: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypotension
Beta1-selective beta-blocker atenolol Tenormin AF (rate control), CAD, HTN KSE: bradycardia, hypotension USBW: avoid abrupt discontinuation ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Beta1-selective beta-blocker metoprolol tartrate Lopressor AF (rate control), CAD, HTN KSE: bradycardia, hypotension USBW: avoid abrupt discontinuation ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Beta1-selective beta-blocker metoprolol succinate Toprol-XL HF, AF (rate control), CAD, HTN KSE: bradycardia, hypotension ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Beta1-selective beta-blocker nebivolol Bystolic HTN KSE: bradycardia, hypotension ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Non-selective beta-blocker and alpha1-blocker carvedilol Coreg, Coreg CR HF, AF (rate control), CAD, HTN KSE bradycardia, hypotension ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Non-selective beta-blocker and alpha1-blocker labetalol Trandate PO: HTN; IV: Hypertensive crisis KSE: bradycardia, hypotension ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Non-selective beta-blocker propranolol Inderal LA, Inderal XL HTN, CAD, migraine prophylaxis KSE: bradycardia, hypotension ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia
Alpha2 agonist clonidine PO: Catapres; Transdermal: Catapres- TTS HTN, ADHD KSE: xerostomia, drowsiness, contact dermatitis (transdermal), hypotension USBW: avoid epidural use ON: do not discontinue abruptly; taper to reduce rebound HTN
Direct arterial vasodilator hydralazine --- HTN KSE: hypotension, drug-induced lupus-like syndrome ON: CI in CAD
Beta1,Beta2, and Alpha1 agonist epiniphrine Adrenalin, EpiPen Advanced cardiac life support, shock, anaphylaxis, bradycardia KSE: tachyarrhythmias, peripheral ischemia, hyperglycemia
Alpha1 agonist (predominantly), beta1 and beta2 agonist norepinephrine Levophed Shock KSE: tachyarrhythmias, peripheral ischemia USBW: extravasation (central line administration preferred)
Beta1-selective beta-blocker esmolol Brevibloc HTN, AF (rate control), hypertensive emergency KSE: bradycardia, hypotension ON: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia; CI with pulmonary hypertension
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