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Module 9 Drugs
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MOA: -Reduce levels of angiotensin II -Increase levels of bradykinin | ACE INHIBITOR Captopril (Capoten) |
| TU: -HTN -Heart failure-reduce cardiac afterload -MI-use ASAP &continue for 6wks -Diabetic & nondiabetic nephropathy -Prevention of MI, stroke & death in patients @ high-CV risk | ACE INHIBITOR Captopril (Capoten) |
| AE:First dose hypotension; Cough: most common reason for D/C; Headache; Hyperkalemia-avoid K supp.; Angioedema-1% (edema of tongue, glottis & pharynx);Dysgeusia -Renal failure ;Neutropenia ;Fetal injury ;Reduced WBCs | ACE INHIBITOR Captopril (Capoten) |