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CDVS: Medications

Common medications to treat cardiovascular pathologies.

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antihypertensive a medication administered to lower blood pressure
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme) -block the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 -blocks enzyme, allowing vessels to dilate -Used primarily to tx HTN and CHF
beta blockers -Reduce workload of heart by slowing HR -Commonly prescribed to tx HTN, angina, or HF.
Calcium Channel Blockers -agents that inhibit the entry of calcium ions into heart muscle cells -causes a slowing of the heart rate -lessens demand for oxygen and nutrients -used to prevent or treat angina pectoris and/or HTN
diuretic administered to stimulate the kidneys to increase the secretion of urine to rid the body of excess sodium and water
antiarrhythmic a medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat
anticoagulant slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming
thrombolytic dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up
tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) a thrombolytic administered to some patients having a heart attack or stroke to dissolve damaging blood clots
vasoconstrictor a drug that causes a narrowing of blood vessels, thereby decreasing blood flow
vasodilator drug that causes dilation of the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow
nitroglycerin a vasodilator that is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the blood vessels to the heart
Coumadin (warfarin) Anticoagulant administered orally to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. Commonly prescribed for pts with arrhythmias or after MI or valve replacement.
Heparin Common anticoagulant that works faster than coumadin, but must be given by injection or IV.
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