Selective Alpha-1 Blockers
- "-osin" suffix
- Blocks Alpha1 Receptors
- Hypertension
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Syncope
- Orthostatic Hypotension
Selective Beta-1 Blockers
- "-olol" Suffix
- Beta-1 Selective
- Atenolol
- Esmolol
- Metoprolol
- Partial Beta agonists
- Acebutolol
Nonselective Beta-Blockers
- "-olol" Suffix
- Nonselective
- Propranolol
- Timolol
- Nadolol
- Partial β Agonist
- Pindolol
- Nonselective β with α Blocking
- Carvedilol
- Labetalol
Hypertension Medications
- Diuretics
- ACE Inhibitors
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Beta Blockers
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- -sartan suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Hyperkalemia
- Pregnancy
ACE Inhibitors
- -Pril Suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Inhibits ACE
- Decreases GFR
- Inhibits Constriction of Efferent Arteriole
- Increased Bradykinin
- Cough
ACE Inhibitor Toxicity
- CAPTOPRIL Mnemonic
- Cough
- Angioedema
- Potassium Changes (Hyperkalemia)
- Taste Change
- Hypotension
- Pregnancy Changes
- Rash
- Increased Renin
- Lower Angiotensin II
Prazosin (Minipress)
- -osin suffix
- Selective Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker
- Hypertension
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Nightmares
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Priapism / Inhibition of Ejaculation
- Nasal Congestion
- First Dose Effect
- Administer at Bedtime
Minoxidil (Loniten, Rogaine)
- Vasodilates Arterioles
- Severe Hypertension
- Baldness
- Reflex Tachycardia
- Blood Volume Expansion
- Hypertrichosis
- Pericardial Effusion
- Rash
- Give with Beta Blocker and Diuretic
Nitroglycerin
- Pulmonary Edema
- Angina
- Decreases Preload
- Releases NO in Blood
- Hypotension
- Reflex Tachycardia
- Flushing
- Monday Disease
- Viagra (Sildenafil)
Nitroprusside
- Direct Release of NO
- Increase cGMP
- Short Half-Life
- Malignant Hypertension
- Cyanide Toxicity
Hydralazine
- Reduce Afterload
- Severe Hypertension
- Safe during Pregnancy
- CHF
- Increases cGMP
- Vasodilates Arterioles
- Drug-induced Lupus
- Reflex Tachycardia
Loop Diuretics
- Thick Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
- Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl- Symporter
- Sulfa Drug
- Furosemide
- Lasix
- Gout
- Ototoxicity
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
K+ Sparing Diuretics
- CHF and Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Collecting Tubule
- Spironolactone
- Competitive Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Amiloride and Triamterene
- Block Na+ Channels
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia
Thiazide Diuretics
- Early Distal Tubule
- Inhibits Na/Cl Reabsorption
- Sulfa Drug
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemic Metabolic Alkalosis
Clonidine
- Alpha-2 Agonist
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Opioid Withdrawal
- CNS Depression
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Rebound Hypertension if Abrupt Cessation