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heart meds and the heart systems

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VASODiLATORS As the name suggests,this class of agents generally cause dilation of blood vessels.
Apresoline Hydralazine
Rogaine Minoxidil
3-B BLOCKERS They block the beta-1 reveptors in cardial tissue.They reduce the heart's oxygen reqirement by decreasing heart rate and force contraction of heart associated with exercise.
Lopressor Metoprolol
Inderal Propranolol
--Verelan verpamil
--Norvasc Amlodipine
CENTRALLY ACTiNG ANTiHYPERTENSiVE AGENTS Agents of this class generally inhibit the secreting of nor-adrenaline from the brain that is resonsible for causing hypertension.
Aldomet Methyldopa
Catapres Clonidine
ANTiARRHYTHMic AGENTS. This class of agents are indicated for treatment of irregular heart rythms.
Cordarone Amiodarone
ANTiPLATELETAGENTS This class of agents generally inhibit the aggregation of patelets and make blood thinner to reduce the heart stroke.
Ecotrin Aspirin
Plavix clopidrogel
ANTiHYPERLiPiDEMiC AGENTS. Hyperlipidemia is defined as a condition in which increase in serum concentrations of cholesterol and triglyceride have been notified. It increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Agents of this class generally reduce serum concentration of serum cholesterol
Mevacor Lovastatin
Pravachol Pravastatin
ACE iNHiBiTORS They inhibit the enzymatic conversion of angiotensin 2. They are known as angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors.
Vasotec Enalapril
Zestril Lisinopril
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