Antihypertensives Side Effects - Julie A

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  1. 3. Side effect of centrally acting alpha 2 adrenergic agonists & Alpha 1 blockers – feeling tired
  2. 4. Overgrowth in the gums seen with Calcium channel blockers
  3. 7. Major side effect of beta blocker, contact prescriber- sad brain
  4. 10. Common side effect of Centrally Acting Alpha2 Adrenergic Agonists & Calcium channel blockers – problem passing stool
  5. 11. Potential side effect of ACE inhibitor, risk for cardiac dysrhythmias
  6. 13. Side effect of drugs that suppress SNS – this affects relationships
  7. 15. Side effect of beta blockers & calcium channel blockers - negative chronotropic effect, check EHR for parameters prior to contacting provider
  8. 17. Most common side effect of an ACE inhibitor
  9. 18. Extreme side effect of beta blockers & calcium channel blockers - failure of the heart to produce a cardiac output that meets the needs of the body
  10. 20. Common side effect of direct acting vasodilators – fast heart rate
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  1. 1. Side effect of centrally acting alpha 2 adrenergic agonists & Alpha 1 blockers – tired in the day
  2. 2. Calcium channel blocker side effect causing swelling includes hands & lower extremities
  3. 5. Side effect of most antihypertensives - especially seen with the first dose
  4. 6. Side effect of most antihypertensives – feeling unbalanced
  5. 8. Side effect of most antihypertensives - risk for falls, feeling faint
  6. 9. Common anticholinergic side effect caused by centrally acting alpha 2 adrenergic agonists
  7. 12. Side effect of most antihypertensives – too much effect, contact prescriber
  8. 14. Common side effect of direct acting vasodilators – cephalic pain
  9. 16. Swelling deeper in the tissues, side effect of a drug that suppresses RAAS
  10. 19. Most antihypertensives can cause this, important to take power naps