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CARDIOVASCULAR 2
| Pharmacologic Category | Generic | Brand | Classification | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) | spironolactone (PO) | Aldactone | HTN, HF, ascites | Key Side Effects: gynecomastia, hyperkalemia, hypotension | |
| Loop diuretic | furosemide (PO, IV) | Lasix | Volume overload | Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypotension US Boxed Warnings: fluid and electrolyte loss | |
| Loop diuretic | torsemide (PO) | Soaanz | Volume overload | Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypotension | |
| Beta1-selective beta-blocker | atenolol | Tenormin | AF (rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Beta1-selective beta-blocker | metoprolol tartrate (PO, IV) | Lopressor | AF (rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Beta1-selective beta-blocker | metoprolol succinate (PO) | Toprol-XL | HF, AF (rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Beta1-selective beta-blocker | nebivolol (PO) | Bystolic | HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Beta1-selective beta-blocker | esmolol (IV) | Brevibloc | HTN, AF (rate control), hypertensive emergency | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia; CI with pulmonary hypertension | |
| Non-selective beta-blocker and alpha1 blocker | carvedilol (PO) | Coreg, Coreg CR | HF, AF (rate control), CAD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Non-selective beta-blocker and alpha1 blocker | labetalol (PO, IV) | Trandate | PO: HTN, IV: hypertensive crisis | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Non-selective betablocker | propranolol (PO) | Inderal LA, Inderal XL | HTN, CAD, migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension Other Notes: masks symptoms of hypoglycemia | |
| Alpha2 agonist | clonidine (PO, transdermal) | PO: Catapres, Transdermal: Catapres-TTS | HTN, ADHD | Key Side Effects: xerostomia, drowsiness, contact dermatitis (transdermal), hypotension US Boxed Warnings: avoid epidural use Other Notes: do not discontinue abruptly; taper to reduce rebound HTN | |
| Direct arterial vasodilator | hydralazine (PO, IV) | HTN | Key Side Effects: hypotension, drug-induced lupus-like syndrome Other Notes: CI in CAD | ||
| Beta1, beta2, and alpha1 agonist | epinephrine (IV, IM, SQ) | Adrenalin, EpiPen | Advanced cardiac life support, shock, anaphylaxis, bradycardia | Key Side Effects: tachyarrhythmias, peripheral ischemia, hyperglycemia | |
| Alpha1 agonist (predominantly), beta1 and beta2 agonist | norepinephrine (IV) | Levophed | Shock | Key Side Effects: tachyarrhythmias, peripheral ischemia US Boxed Warning: extravasation (central line administration preferred) |