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DRUG THERAPY OF HYPOTENSION & SHOCK Clаssificаtiоn: A. Vаsоpressоrs α-1 adrenergic agonists NE, E, Phenylephrine, DA Midodrine; Oral Droxidopa; Oral Vasopressin (ADH) B. +ve Inotropics β1 agonists; Dobutamine, Isoproterenol PDE3 inhibitor; Milrinone C. Fludrocortisone; Oral A. Vasopressors (↑ SVR → ↑ BP) α1-adrenergic agonists Mechanism (class effect): α1 stimulation → vasoconstriction (↑ SVR) → ↑ BP a) Norepinephrine (NE) [Levophed] Mechanism α1 → strong vasoconstriction → ↑ BP β1 → ↑ contractility (mild ↑ HR/CO) Minimal reflex tachycardia (balanced by ↑ BP) Pharmacokinetics IV only Rapid onset (1–2 min) Metabolized by MAO + COMT Renal excretion Uses Septic shock (1st line) Cardiogenic shock Severe hypotension (e.g., anesthesia) Adverse Effects HTN, arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia Anxiety, tremor, insomnia Extravasation → necrosis Important interaction MAO inhibitors → severe hypertensive crisis b) Epinephrine (E) [Adrenalin] Mechanism α1 → vasoconstriction (↑ BP) β1 → ↑ HR & contractility β2 → bronchodilation + vasodilation (dose-dependent) Uses Anaphylaxis (drug of choice) Cardiac arrest Shock with bronchospasm Additive to local anesthetics (↓ absorption, prolong action) AEs Same as NE + hyperglycemia, lactic acidosis possible Arrhythmias common c) Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) Mechanism: Pure α1 agonist → vasoconstriction only Uses Hypotension (especially perioperative) Neurogenic shock AEs Reflex bradycardia HTN Ischemia risk d) Dopamine (dose-dependent effects) Mechanism (dose-related): Low (1–4 mcg/kg/min): D1 → renal vasodilation (↑ renal perfusion) Medium (5–10): β1 → ↑ contractility, HR, CO High (10–20): α1 → vasoconstriction → ↑ BP Uses Alternative in septic/cardiogenic shock (selected patients) Useful when bradycardia is present AEs More arrhythmias than NE Myocardial ischemia HTN Extravasation → necrosis e) Oral α1 Agonists Midodrine Prodrug → desglymidodrine (α1 agonist) Oral; onset ~1 hour; short duration (2–3 hrs) Uses Orthostatic hypotension Vasovagal syncope AEs:Supine hypertension Droxidopa (Northera) Converted to norepinephrine → α1 + β1 effects Uses: Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension AEs: HTN (boxed warning) Vasopressin (ADH) [Vasostrict] Mechanism V1 → vasoconstriction → ↑ SVR V2 → water retention → ↑ blood volume Uses: Adjunct to norepinephrine in distributive (septic) shock AEs Myocardial ischemia (CAD risk) ↓ CO in cardiac dysfunction B. Positive Inotropes (↑ Contractility → ↑ CO) β1 agonists Dobutamine Mechanism β1 → ↑ cAMP → ↑ Ca²⁺ → ↑ contractility (strong inotrope) Mild β2 vasodilation → ↓ afterload Uses Acute decompensated heart failure Cardiogenic shock Septic shock with myocardial dysfunction (with NE) AEs Tachycardia Angina Arrhythmias Isoproterenol Mechanism β1 → ↑ HR, conduction, contractility β2 → vasodilation → ↓ BP Uses Bradycardia with hemodynamic instability Temporary heart block (bridge to pacemaker) Torsades de pointes (bradycardia-dependent) AEs Hypotension Tachyarrhythmias PDE-3 inhibitor Milrinone Mechanism ↑ cAMP → ↑ Ca²⁺ in heart → ↑ contractility ↓ MLCK in vessels → vasodilation → ↓ preload & afterload Uses Acute decompensated HF Post–heart transplant support Refractory cardiogenic shock AEs Hypotension Arrhythmias Nausea/vomiting Key point: “Inodilator” (↑ inotropy + vasodilation) C. Mineralocorticoid Fludrocortisone Mechanism Mineralocorticoid receptor agonist (DCT/collecting duct) ↑ Na⁺ + water retention → ↑ blood volume → ↑ BP Uses Orthostatic hypotension POTS Adrenal insufficiency (salt retention) AEs Hypertension Edema → worsens heart failure Hypokalemia Metabolic alkalosis Question: A 72-year-old woman with cardiogenic shock is started on a medication that increases cardiac contractility through β1 stimulation and also causes mild β2-mediated vasodilation, reducing afterload. Which of the following medications was most likely initiated?
DRUG THERAPY OF HYPERTENSION 1) RAAS INHIBITORS (MOST IMPORTANT HTN SYSTEM TARGET) Blоcking RAAS → ↓ Angiоtensin II → ↓ vаsоconstriction + ↓ аldosterone ↓ Nа⁺/H₂O retention → ↓ volume ↓ sympathetic activity ↓ cardiac remodeling (HF benefit) A. ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs): Lisinopril, Enalapril, Captopril, Fosinopril, Benazepril MOA ACE inhibition → ↓ Angiotensin II ↑ Bradykinin → ↑ NO + PGI₂ → vasodilation Major physiologic effects ↓ SVR (vasodilation) ↓ aldosterone → ↓ Na⁺/H₂O retention Efferent arteriole dilation → ↓ intraglomerular pressure → ↓ proteinuria Uses (very high yield) First-line HTN (esp. DM, CKD) HFrEF (mortality benefit) Post-MI Proteinuric CKD Hypertensive urgency Adverse Effects (classic exam set) Dry cough (↑ bradykinin) Angioedema (dangerous) Hyperkalemia Hypotension (first dose) ↓ GFR in bilateral renal artery stenosis Teratogenic (fetal renal failure, oligohydramnios) Key interactions NSAIDs ↓ effect (↓ prostaglandins → afferent constriction) K⁺ supplements / K-sparing diuretics → severe hyperkalemia B. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Telmisartan MOA Block AT1 receptor → inhibit Ang II actions directly Key differences vs ACEIs ❌ No bradykinin effect → NO cough ❌ No angioedema Uses ACEI intolerance (cough/angioedema) HTN, CKD, HFrEF AEs Hyperkalemia Hypotension Teratogenic Same renal risk in bilateral renal artery stenosis C. Renin Inhibitors: Aliskiren MOA Directly inhibits renin → ↓ Ang I → ↓ Ang II Uses Resistant HTN (limited clinical use) AEs Hyperkalemia Hypotension Renal dysfunction Avoid with ACEI/ARB (↑ renal + K⁺ toxicity) D. Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists (ARAs): Spironolactone, Eplerenone MOA Block aldosterone in collecting duct → ↓ Na⁺/H₂O retention + ↑ K⁺ retention Uses (VERY HIGH YIELD) Resistant HTN (key drug!) HFrEF (mortality benefit) Primary hyperaldosteronism Post-MI HF Hypokalemia Spironolactone: hirsutism, PCOS AEs Hyperkalemia (major) Metabolic acidosis Gynecomastia (spironolactone) Impotence, menstrual irregularities Contraindicated in pregnancy (spironolactone) 2) DIURETICS (↓ Na⁺ → ↓ volume + long-term ↓ SVR) A. Thiazides / Thiazide-like: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide MOA Block Na⁺/Cl⁻ cotransporter in DCT Uses (first-line HTN) Mild–moderate HTN Elderly Stroke prevention (very high yield) Calcium stone prevention (↓ urinary Ca²⁺) Nephrogenic DI AEs (“hyper” mnemonic) HyperGLUC: Hyperglycemia Hyperlipidemia Hyperuricemia (gout) Hypercalcemia Hypokalemia Hyponatremia Metabolic alkalosis B. Loop Diuretics: Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Ethacrynic acid MOA Block Na⁺/K⁺/2Cl⁻ in thick ascending limb Uses HTN with CKD Pulmonary edema (HF) Edema (HF, liver, renal failure) Hypercalcemia (treatment) AEs (important distinctions) Ototoxicity Hypokalemia Hypocalcemia Hypomagnesemia Dehydration Interstitial nephritis Ethacrynic acid = safe in sulfa allergy C. K⁺-sparing diuretics 1. Aldosterone antagonist: Spironolactone, Eplerenone MOA Block aldosterone in collecting duct → ↓ Na⁺/H₂O retention + ↑ K⁺ retention Uses (VERY HIGH YIELD) Resistant HTN (key drug!) HFrEF (mortality benefit) Primary hyperaldosteronism Post-MI HF Hypokalemia Spironolactone: hirsutism, PCOS AEs Hyperkalemia (major) Metabolic acidosis Gynecomastia (spironolactone) Impotence, menstrual irregularities Contraindicated in pregnancy (spironolactone) 2. ENaC blockers: Amiloride, Triamterene MOA Block epithelial Na⁺ channels in collecting duct Uses Same as ARAs (adjunct HTN, hypokalemia prevention) AEs Hyperkalemia Amiloride: ↑ BUN Triamterene: Kidney stones Crystalluria AKI Megaloblastic anemia Question: A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease is started on lisinopril for blood pressure control and renal protection. One week later, he returns with fatigue. Labs show: Serum potassium: 5.8 mEq/L (ref: 3.5–5.1 mEq/L) Serum creatinine increased from baseline Which of the following best explains this patient’s change in renal function?