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Class & Indications

classifications and their specific indications

ClassificationIndicationMOATypes and Side Effects
Diuretics high blood pressure, heart failure (Loop) lowers blood pressure via kidneys removing excess salt and water through urine, decreased fluid volume in blood vessels = decreased pressure against vessel wall Thiazide and Loop: depletes potassium in body (hypokalemia) Potassium Sparing: maintains
ACE Inhibitors high blood pressure causes vasodilation via blocking the angiotensin hormone from being produced persistent dry cough
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) high blood pressure causes vasodilation via blocking the receptors for the angiotensin hormone dizziness, fatigue, headache, swelling of face and tongue
Beta-Blockers high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), myocardial infarction (heart attack) blocks the effect of epinephrine (adrenaline) on the heart, reduces heart's demand for oxygen dizziness, dry eyes or mouth, fatigue, low blood pressure
Calcium Channel Blockers high blood pressure, arrythmia (irregular heartbeat) prevents calcium from entering smooth muscle cells of heart and arteries, causes heart to contract less forcefully and arteries to relax & widen constipation, swelling in the arms and legs, and slow heart rate
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors high cholesterol blocks HMG-CoA Reductase enzyme from producing cholesterol in the liver muscle pain, digestive problems, and mental fuzziness
Anticoagulants clot prevention in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and atrial fibrillation interfere with chemical clotting factors in the blood plasma to prevent the formation or growth of clots
Antiplatelets clot prevention in arteries that cause heart attack and stroke affect "stickiness" of platelets, preventing clumps
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