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Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Medications Used ... in Hypertensive ... Labetalol, Metoprolol ACE ... #Medications #Management ... #Pharmacology #Table
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... Metolazone) • Hypertension ... Triamterene • Hypertension ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Table
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Hypertension (but ... : Hypertension ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table ... #Receptors #cardiology
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
Drugs - Summary Diuretics ... Metolazone • Loop diuretics ... antihypertensive #hypertension ... #htn #medications ... #summary #table
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
exacerbation ACEl ... , heart block Diuretics ... pocketcardset #HTN #hypertension ... BloodPressure #medications ... #pharmacology #table
Heart Failure Medications Summary
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System:
 • ACE Inhibitors: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril,
Heart Failure Medications ... Renin-Angiotensin System: • ACE ... Metolazone • Loop Diuretics ... Heart #Failure #Medications ... #CHF #cardiology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
• Orthostatic Hypotension ... • Anemia • Medications ... ßB, Nitrates, Diuretics ... • Blood Loss/Hypotension ... Syndrome #Syncope #Cardiology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
suggests portal hypertensive ... at start Diuretic ... max doses Diuretic ... • Medications ... avoid: NSAIDs, ACE
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... : Resistant hypertension ... classes, including a diuretic ... with previously stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... G-K), K-sparing diuretics ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl