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Chapter #12

Cardiovascular Drugs

Myocardial Infarction (MI) More commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when there is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart muscle (myocardium).
Hypertension Referred to as High BP, is a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of arteries is consistently elevated.
Heart Failure (HF) Also known as Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs.
Vasoconstriction The process by which blood vessels narrow due to the contraction of smooth in their walls.
Vasodilation The process by which blood vessels widen due to the relaxation of smooth muscle in their walls.
Diuretic A type of medication or substance that promotes the increased production and excretion of urine.
Dysgeusia Altered Sense of Taste
Angina Is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood.
Arrhythmia Is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal rhythm or rate of heartbeat.
Anticoagulants Are drugs that in some way interfere with coagulation.
Hemostasis Is a normal mechanism in the body that is designed to prevent the loss of blood after injury to a blood vessel.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) Suffix "-pril"
Calcium Channel Clock Agents Suffix "-dipine"
B-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (BB) Suffix "-olol"
Statins Suffix "-statins"
LDL Bad Cholesterol
HDL Good Cholesterol
What is brand name for furosemide? Lasix
What drug class does Lasix belong to? LOOP Diuretic
What is Lasix used for? Edema
What is the brand name for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)? Microzide
What drug class does hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) belong to? Thiazide Diuretic
What is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) used for? Edema
What is the brand name for spironolactone? Aldactone
What drug class does Aldactone belong to? Postassium-Sparing Diuretic
What is Aldactone used for? Edema and CHF
What drug class does quinidine belong to? Sodium Channel Blockers
What is quinidine used for? Arrhythmias
What is the brand name for lisinopril? Zestril, Prinivil
What drug class does lisinopril belong to? ACEIs
What is lisinopril used for? Hypertension
What is the brand name for losartan? Cozaar
What drug class does losartan belong to? ARBs
What is losartan used for? Hypertension
What is the brand name for verapamil? Calan
What drug class does Calan belong to? CCB
What is Calan used for? Arrhythmias
What is the brand name for amlodipine? Norvasc
What drug class does Norvasc belong to? CCB
What is Norvasc used for? Angina and Hypertension
What is the brand name for nifedipine? Procardia
What drug class does Procardia belong to? CCB
What is Procardia used for? Angina and Hypertension
What is the brand name for atenolol? Tenormin
What drug class does Tenormin belong to? BB-B1 Selective
What is Tenormin used for? Arrhythmias
What is the brand name for metoprolol? Lopressor
What drug class does Lopressor belong to? BB-B1 Selective
What is Lopressor used for? Arrhythmias
What is the brand name for nadolol? Corgard
What drug class does Corgard belong to? BB-Nonselective
What is Corgard used for? Angina and Hypertension
What is the brand name for propranolol? Inderal
What drug class does Inderal belong to? BB-Nonselective
What is Inderal used for? Angina, Hypertension, Arrhythmias
What is the brand name for doxazosin? Cardura
What drug class does Cardura belong to? Alpha-1 Blocker
What is Cardura used for? Hypertension
What is the brand name for digoxin? Lanoxin
What drug class does Lanoxin belong to? Cardiac Glycoside
What is Lanoxin used for? Heart Failure and Arrhythmias
What is the brand name for nitroglycerin? NitroStat
What drug class does NitroStat belong to? Antianginal Drugs
What is NitroStat used for? Angina Pectoris
What is the brand name of warfarin? Coumadin
What drug class does Coumadin belong to? Anticoagulants
What is Coumadin used for? Blood Thinning
What is the brand name for clopidogrel? Plavix
What drug class does Plavix belong to? Anticoagulants
What is Plavix used for? Blood Thinning
What is the brand name for apixaban? Eliquis
What drug class does Eliquis belong to? Blood Thinning
What is the brand name of atorvastatin? Lipitor
What drug class does Lipitor belong to? Antihyperlipidemic Agents/Statin Drugs
What is Lipitor used for? Cholesterol
What is the brand name for simvastatin? Zocar
What drug class does Zocar belong to? Antihyperlipidemic Agents/Statin Drugs
What is Zocar used for? Cholesterol
What is the brand name for lovastatin? Mevacor, Altoprev
What drug class does Mevacor, Altoprev belong to? Antihyperlipidemic Agents/Statin Drugs
What is Mevacor, Altoprev used for? Cholesterol
What is the brand name for niacin? Niaspan
What drug class does Niaspan belong to? Antihyperlipidemic Agents
What is Niaspan used for? Cholesterol
What is the brand name for sildenafil? Viagra
What drug class does Viagra belong to? PDE 5 Inhibitors
What is Viagra used for? ED
What is the brand name for tadalafil? Cialis
What drug class does Cialia belong to? PDE 5 Inhibitors
What is Cialis used for? ED
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