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Pharmacology (cardio - renal)
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4
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Professional
10/24/2006

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Term
Acetazolamide
Definition
Class: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
MOA: Blocks bicarb reabsorption. Increases Na loss at proximal tubule. Increases K loss at distal tubule.
Cx: Glaucoma, excretion of weak acids, AMS, Epilepsy
CI: Hepatic cirrhosis (decreased NH3 excretion)
Term
Brinzolamide
Definition
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (topical)
Term
Dorzolamide
Definition
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (topical)
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Thiazide diuretics - prototype
MOA: Inhibits Na resorption at cortical diluting site (independent of acid-base imbalances, inhibited by NSAIDs, dependent on PG synthesis )
Cx: Essential hypertension, generalized edema (CHF)
Effects: Decreased Ca+uric acid excretion, increased K+Mg+Iodine+Bromide excretion, hyperglycemia from decreased insulin release
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