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Pharm II
Categories
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACE inhibitor | lowers blood pressure & protects heart and kidneys by blocking the production of angiotensin II (hormone that narrow blood vessels) |
| beta blocker | slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels |
| ARB: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker | Prevents Angiotensin from constricting blood vessels. Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels |
| Angiotensin II | Angiotensin constricts blood vessels, raising blood pressure and increasing workload for the heart. |
| Calcium channel blocker | block calcium from entering heart and blood vessels. Helps lower blood pressure, given for chest pain and heart rhythm issues. |