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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Antihypertensive Dose Comparison

#Pharmacology #Angiotensin #Receptor #Blocker #ARB #Conversion #Table #Dose #Dosages

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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker ... (ARB) Antihypertensive ... Dose Comparison ... #ARB #Conversion ... #Table #Dose #Dosages
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
, Hypokalemia, Erectile ... higher risk of hyperkalemia ... (ACEI, ARB, diabetes ... statins, digoxin) Beta ... contraindications #table
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... Electrolytes (hyperkalemia
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ... initiating an ARB ... Angiotensin #Receptor #Blockers ... #ARB #Conversion ... #Table #Dosing
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
 -
inhibitors Other causes ... heparin - ACE-I / ARB ... - NSAlDs - Beta-Blockers ... #Hyperkalemia ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) - Comparable Dose Chart 
 - Valsartan (Diovan®) 40 mg daily
(ARB) - Comparable ... Dose Chart - ... 20 mg daily #ARB ... #Equivalent #Conversion ... Dosing #Doseage #Table
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Repeat 12-milligram dose ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
of or increased doses ... rate control when beta-blockers ... with digoxin, are ... conjunction with beta-blockers ... treatment #comparison #table
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... bradycardia, AV blocks ... -2 hours Dose ... ~2 hours Dose
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Aldosterone • ENaC blockers ... Aldosterone • ACEi/ARB ... nephropathy • Beta ... #Causes