Antihypertensives and heart failure drugs

Primary drug Secondary drug Effect ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS Mechanism Precautions [Pg.34]

ACE INHIBITORS, ADRENERGIC NEURONE BLOCKERS, ALPHA-BLOCKERS, ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS, CENTRALLY ACTING AND VASODILATOR ANTIHYPERTENSIVES [Pg.34]

ANTI HYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ALBUMIN-CONTAINING SOLUTIONS Acute 1 BP following rapid infusion with captopril or enalapril Uncertain at present Use alternative colloids monitor BP closely while on infusion [Pg.34]

ANTI HYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ALCOHOL 1. Acute alcohol ingestion may t hypotensive effects 2. Chronic moderate/ heavy drinking 1 hypotensive effect 1. Additive hypotensive effect. 2. Chronic alcohol excess is associated with hypertension Monitor BP closely as unpredictable responses can occur. Advise patients to drink only in moderation and avoid large variations in the amount of alcohol drunk [Pg.34]

ALPHA-BLOCKERS ALCOHOL t levels of both alcohol and indo-ramin occurs with concurrent use Uncertain Warn the patient about the risk of t sedation [Pg.34]

ALISKIREN ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS-ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS Aliskiren levels possibly 1 by irbesartan. Risk of hyperkalaemia Uncertain Monitor BP at least weekly until stable... [Pg.7]

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ANAESTHETICS-GENERAL Risk of severe hypotensive episodes during induction of anaesthesia Most general anaesthetics are myocardial depressants and vasodilators. Additive hypotensive effect Monitor BP closely, especially during induction of anaesthesia... [Pg.34]

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ANTI HYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS t hypotensive effect. Episodes of severe first dose 1 BP when alpha-blockers are added to ACE inhibitors Additive hypotensive effect may be used therapeutically Monitor BP at least weekly until stable, particularly on initiation of therapy. Consider starting therapy at night... [Pg.42]

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ANTIPSYCHOTICS t hypotensive effect Dose-related 1 BP (due to vasodilatation) is a side-effect of most antipsychotics, particularly phenothiazines Monitor BP closely, especially during initiation of treatment. Warn patients to report symptoms of hypotension (light-headedness, dizziness on standing, etc.)... [Pg.44]

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