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Cardiac Medications

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(therapeutic class)Nitrates EX:Nitroglycerine (#38): MOA: dilates coronary arteries. CI: PREVENTION of angina (patches/capsules) TREATMENT of angina (sublingual)
Beta-Blockers EX: Toprol (#2): MOA: blocks effect of adrenaline on the CCS CI: PREVENTION of angina Reduce risk of a MI w/ history Hypertension
Calcium Channel Blockers EX: Norvasc (#3): MOA: reduces contractilility of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle. CI: PREVENTION of angina Hypertension
Alpha Blockers EX: Cardura (#51): MOA: vasodilator (Blocks adrenaline receptors on Vascular SM) CI: Hypertension
ACE Inhibitors EX: Altace(#30): MOA: vasodilator (inhibits production of angiotensin II) CI: Hypertension
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers EX: Hyzaar (#53): MOA: vasodilator (blocks angiotensin II receptors) CI: Hypertension
Cardiac Glycosides EX: Lanoxin (#8) digoxin (#47): MOA: increases force of cardiac contraction (+isotope) CHF CI: Atrial fibrillation
Diuretics EX: Lasix (#8) hydrochlorothiazide (#4): MOA: increases urine production CI: hypertension edema
Potassium Supplements EX: Klor-Con (#25): MOA: nutritional supplement needs for many physiological functions. CI: hypokalemia (caused by diuretic)
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors EX: Plavix (#15) Aspirin: MOA: reduces the stickiness of platelets so that the platelet plugs are less likely. CI: Atherosclerosis (CAD, CVD, PVD) in those who are high risk for MI
Vitamin K analogs EX: Coumadin (#72): MOA: inhibit the production of a number of clotting factors. CI: Prevention/treatment of a thromoembolism
Statins EX: Lipitor (#1): MOA: inhibits an enzyme used by the liver to produce cholesterol. CI: High cholesterol
MOA how a drug produces its desired effect
Therapeutic Class group that has the same MOA and would share the same side effects
Indications a list of recognized uses
Potassium mineral and is important for nerve conduction
Vitamin K fat soluable vitamin which is needed by many of the liver enzymes involved in production of the clotting factors
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