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Therapeutic Classes
Classes of drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Beta Blockes | Toprol, Metoprolol |
| Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors | Aspirin |
| Agonists | Refers to drugs to bind to and stimulate a receptor |
| Statins | Zocor, Simvastatin |
| Nitrates | Nitoglycerin |
| Anticoagulants | Coumadin, Wafarin |
| Loop Diuretic | Lasix, Furosemide |
| Calcium Beta Blocker | Adalat, Nifedipine |
| Adrenergic | Refers to neurons that produce adrenaline |
| ACE Inhibitors | Altace, Ramipril |
| Angiotensin Receptor Blockers | Benicar, Olmesartan |
| Cardiac Glycosides | Lanoxin, Digoxin |
| Antagonists | Refers to drugs that bind to and do not stimulate a receptor |
| Inhibitor | Refers to drugs that decrease the activity of an enzyme |
| Cholinergic | Refers to neurons that produce acetylcholine |
| Dopaminergic | Refers to neurons that produce dopamine |