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6: Cardiovascular

Action-Class

ActionClassification
Blocks the productions of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels. ACE Inhibitor
Blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels. ARB
Inhibit the entry of calcium ions in cardiac smoth muscle leading to muscle relaxation. Calcium Channel Blocker
Block the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine, the same hormones released during the "fight or flight" response. Beta-Blocker
Interferes with calcium movement within the arterial smooth muscle cells causing direct vasodilation of the atrerioles. Vasodilator
Metablized in the body and released as nitric oxide causing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle. Nitrate
Alter the electrical activity of the heart, primarily affecting ion channels in heart muscle cells. Anti-arrhythmic
Block the enzyme that is crucial for choleterol production. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Inhibit cholesterol synthesis by preventing absorption, increasing bile acid excretion, or altering lipoprotein metabolism. Antihyperlipidemic
Activate a specific recptor that affects lipid metabolism. Fibric Acid
Inhibit the production of VLDL in the liver. Antilipemic
AKA blood thinner, inhibit the action of the crucial component in the bood clotting process. Vitamin K Antagonist
AKA blood thinner, block the activity of a protein essential for blood clot formation. Xa Inhibitor
Inhibits aggregation,reducing the bloods ability to clot. P2Y12 Inhibitors
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