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Pharm-Cardiovascular

pharm/crugs assoc. with cardiovascular system and hypertension

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Blood pressure when ventricles are contracting. systolic
Blood pressure ventricles are relaxing and atria contracting. diastolic
These act by increasing amt of urine produced by kidneys. Cause reduction in blood volume through excretion of water and electrolytes. diuretics
chlorothiazide (Diuril) diuretic
furosemide (Lasix) diuretic
spironolactone (Aldactone) diuretic
Lower bp, and prevent Ca++ from entering the cell, thus inhibiting muscle contraction. calcium channel blockers
amlodipine (Norvasc) calcium channel blocker
nifedipine (Procardia) calcium channel blocker
verapamil (Calan) calcium channel blocker
What is secreted by kidneys when bp falls? renin
Block formation of angiotensin II which dilates arteriers and decreases blood flow. ACE inhibitors
lisinopril (Zestril) ACE inhibitor
captopril (Capoten) ACE inhibitor
enalapril (Vasotec) ACE inhibitors
Prevent angiotensin II from acting on angiotensin receptors. ARB
irbesartan (Avapro) ARB
losartan (Cozaar) ARB
clonidine (Catapres) alpha blocker
methyldopa (Aldomet) alpha blocker
prazosin (Minipress) alpha blocker
doxazosin (Cardura) alpha blocker
atenolol (Tenormin) beta blocker
carvedilol (Coreg) beta blocker
metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol) beta blocker
propranolol (Inderal) beta blocker
Act directly on arteriolar smooth muscle to lower BP. Not 1st choice because of SE. vasodilator
hydralazine (Apresoline) vasodilator
nitroprusside (Nipride) vasodilator
Created by: bbowling
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