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Pharmacology cheat sheet for antihypertensives... How many of these interactions with the ABC of antihypertensives do you know? ➤➤➤ Share with a study buddy! A - ACE inhibitors interact with potassium sparing diuretics such as eplerenone and spironolactone to increase the risk of hyperkalaemia (raised potassium level). They also interact with NSAIDs, which increases the risk of nephrotoxicity (kidney damage). B - Beta blockers interact with calcium channel blockers (such as verapa...
Watch out for these side effects in people taking ACE inhibitors! How many of these side effects of ACE inhibitors do you know? 💊 This mnemonic helps to easily remember the most important side effects associated with ACE inhibitors like captopril, ramipril, perindopril, enalapril ◆ Nurses should monitor patients for these adverse effects of ACE inhibitors. ◆ Pharmacists can ask patients if they are experiencing these adverse effects during medication reviews. ◆ If these side effects ...