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Myocardial Infarctio

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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist, Nitro-Dur) Sublingual (Nitrostat, Nitromist) Transdermal (Nitro-Dur) Dialates ( opens up) arteries in the heart reducing angina Can cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea vomiting and weakness
Beta Blockers atenolol (Tenormin) metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) metroprolol succinate XR ( Toprol XL) nebivolol (Bystolic) propranolol ( Inderal XL) carvedilol ( Coreg) Labetalol
atenolol (Tenormin) metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) metroprolol succinate XR ( Toprol XL) nebivolol (Bystolic) propranolol ( Inderal XL) carvedilol ( Coreg) Labetalol Can cause dizziness and fatigue Monitor BP and heart rate Carvedilol should be taken with food to help prevent orthostatic hypotension
atenolol (Tenormin) metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) metroprolol succinate XR ( Toprol XL) nebivolol (Bystolic) propranolol ( Inderal XL) carvedilol ( Coreg) Labetalol Oral, lowers BP and heart rate making less work for the heart
Ace Inhibitors benazepril (Lotensin) captopril enalapril (Vasotec) lisinopril (Prinivil) quinapril (Accupril) ramipril ( Altace)
benazepril (Lotensin) captopril enalapril (Vasotec) lisinopril (Prinivil) quinapril (Accupril) ramipril ( Altace) Oral, Blocks the formation of a chemical that raises BP
benazepril (Lotensin) captopril enalapril (Vasotec) lisinopril (Prinivil) quinapril (Accupril) ramipril ( Altace) Can cause high K+ which may change heart rhythm Can cause dry cough, low BP and kidney injury Angioedema ( swelling of the lips and tongue) is a potentially life threatning side effect
Antiplatelet agents aspirin clopidogrel ( Plavix) dual antiplatelet therapy ( aspirin plus one of the following agents) clopidogrel (Plavix) ticagretor (Brilinta) prasugrel (Effient)
aspirin clopidogrel ( Plavix) dual antiplatelet therapy ( aspirin plus one of the following agents) clopidogrel (Plavix) ticagretor (Brilinta) prasugrel (Effient) Oral, prevents platelets from gathering, decreasing the chance of clots/blockages developing
aspirin clopidogrel ( Plavix) dual antiplatelet therapy ( aspirin plus one of the following agents) clopidogrel (Plavix) ticagretor (Brilinta) prasugrel (Effient) Can Cause nausea, stomach upset and diarrhea Can increase bledding risk
Statins atorvastatin (Lipitor) lovastatin (Altoprev) pravastatin (Pravachol) rosuvastatin (Crestor) simvastatin
atorvastatin (Lipitor) lovastatin (Altoprev) pravastatin (Pravachol) rosuvastatin (Crestor) simvastatin Oral, Blocks a substance the body needs to make cholesterol. Reduces the risk of fatty deposits breaking off in the arteries and causing MI
atorvastatin (Lipitor) lovastatin (Altoprev) pravastatin (Pravachol) rosuvastatin (Crestor) simvastatin Contraindicated in residents with liver disease or failure Can cause breakdown of muscle (rhabdomyolysis) resulting in muscle aches and weakness Grapefruit juice must be avoided with statins Monitor for reddish. dark urine ( sign of muscle breakdown)
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