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Drugs and Cures

QuestionAnswer
Hypertension Beta Blockers: decrease HR and Cardiac Output
Hypertension ACE Inhibitors Blocks ACE to decreasee BP
Hypertension ARBS: blocks angiotension II
Hypertension CCB: Relaxes blood vessels
Hypertension Thiazide Diuretics: distal tubule decreased BP
Hypertension Loop Diuretics: Strong diuresis
Hypertension Potassium Sparing Diuretics: saves potassium
Hypertension Alpha Blockers 1: vasodilates to decrease BP
Nasal/Cough/Allergies Antitussives: suppress cough reflex
Nasal/Cough/Allergies Decongestants: alpha agonist shrinks the vessel
Nasal/Cough/Allergies 1st Gen Antihistamines: Cross BBB to make you sleepy
Nasal/Cough/Allergies 2nd Gen Antihistamines: Less sleepy
Nasal/Cough/Allergies Mucolytics: breaks down mucus
Nasal/Cough/Allergies Expectorants: thins and moves mucus
Asthma SABA: quick relief
Asthma LABA: long acting
Asthma Corticosteroids: reduce inflammation
Asthma Luekotriene Receptor: block
Asthma Anticholinergics: Bronchodilation
COPD Beta 2 Agonists: bronchodilation
COPD Anticholinergics: Bronchodilation
COPD Corticosteroids: reduce inflammation
COPD PDE4 Inhibitor: decrease inflammation (exacerbation)
Angina Pectoris Nitrates: increase NO to vasodilate
Angina Pectoris Beta Blockers: decrease HR and contractility
Angina Pectoris CCB: decrease work of heart
Arrhythmias Beta blockers: control rate/rhythm
Arrhythmias Class I Sodium Channel Blockers: slow conduction
Arrhythmias Class 3 Potassium Channel blockers: prolong repolarization
CHF (increase contractility( Cardiac Glycosides: increase contractility
CHF (decrease workload) ACE inhibitors: decrease afterload
CHF (decrease workload) ARBS: decrease aferload
CHF (decrease workload) Beta Blockers: decrease HR and contractility
CHF (decrease workload) Diuretics (loop/thiazides): decrease preload
CHF (decrease workload) Aldosterone Antagonists: decrease sodium and water retention
Coagulation disorders Anticoagulants: prevent clot formation
Coagulation disorders Heparins: enhance antithrombin III
Coagulation disorders Antiplatelets P2Y12 inhibitors: prevent platelet activation
Coagulation disorders Thrombolytics: dissolve existing clots
Hyperlipidemia Statins: inhibit HMG-CoA reductase to decrease LDL
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