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200 cardiovascular

cardiovascular drugs on the top 200 list

BrandGenericClassificationUseSide Effects & Important
Zestril/Prinivil lisinopril ACE inhibitor Hypertension & Heart Failure Dry cough, hyperkalemia (high potassium)
Vasotec enalapril ACE inhibitor Hypertension & Heart Failure Dry cough, hyperkalemia (high potassium)
Altace ramipril ACE inhibitor Hypertension & Heart Failure Dry cough, hyperkalemia
Cozaar losartan Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Hypertension & Heart Failure Hyperkalemia
Diovan valsartan Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Hypertension & Heart Failure Hyperkalemia
Benicar olmesartan Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Hypertension Hyperkalemia
Norvasc amlodipine Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) Hypertension Peripheral Edema (swollen ankles)
Toprol XL / Lopressor metoprolol Beta Blocker Hypertension, angina, heart failure Bradycardia (slow heart), do not stop abruptly
Tenormin atenolol Beta Blocker Hypertension Bradycardia (slow heart)
Coreg carvedilol Beta Blocker Heart failure, Hypertension Dizziness, fatigue, take with food
Microzide hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide Diuretic Hypertension Hypokalemia, sulfa allergy risk
Lasix furosemide Loop Diuretic Edema, heart failure Hypokalemia, ototoxicity (hearing loss)
K-Dur/Klor-Con potassium chloride Electrolyte Hypokalemia Take with food
Aldactone spironolactone K-sparing Diuretic Heart failure, hypertension Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia
Cardura doxazosin Alpha-1 Blocker Hypertension, BPH Orthostasis (dizziness when standing)
Hytrin terazosin Alpha-1 Blocker Hypertension, BPH Orthostasis (dizziness when standing), take at bedtime to avoid falls
NitroStat nitroglycerin Nitrate Angina FATAL hypotension when taken with PDE-5 inhibitors (-afil)
Imdur isosorbide mononitrate Nitrate Angina prevention FATAL hypotension when taken with PDE-5 inhibitors (-afil), keep in glass vial
Lanoxin digoxin Cardiac Glycoside Heart failure, Afib (atrial fibrilation) Digoxin toxicity, narrow TI
Cordarone amiodarone Antiarryhthmatic Arrhythmia Blue/Grey Skin discoloration, thyroid toxicity, contains Iodine
Catapres clonidine Alpha-2 Agonist Hypertension, ADHD Rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly, drowsiness
Apresoline hydralazine Vasodilator Hypertension Lupus-like syndrome (joint pain/rash), do not confuse with hydroxyzine
Dyazide/Maxzide Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide Diuretic combo Hypertension Electrolyte imbalance, take in morning to avoid nausea
Zebeta bisoprolol Beta Blocker Hypertension Bradycardia
Bystolic nebivolol Beta Blocker Hypertension Bradycardia
Inderal propranolol Beta Blocker Hypertension, migraine, tremor Non selective (avoid in asthma/COPD)
Welchol colesevelam Bile Acid Sequestrant Cholesterol GI bloating/constipation, separate from other meds
Niaspan niacin (vitamin B3) Nicotinic Acid Cholesterol Flushing, take aspirin 30 mins before to prevent
Lipitor atorvastatin HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Myopathy
Crestor rosuvastatin HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Myopathy
Zocor simvastatin HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Myopathy, avoid grapefruit juice
Pravachol pravastatin HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Myopathy
Mevacor lovastatin HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Myopathy, take with dinner
Zetia ezetimibe Absorption inhibitor Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) GI upset
TriCor fenofibrate Fibrate High triglycerides risk of gallstones, muscle pain w/ statins
Lopid gemfibrozil Fibrate High triglycerides do not mix with statins (Rhabdomyolysis[muscle deterioration/breakdown])
Lovaza omega-3 acids Esterified fish oil High triglycerides Fish allergy caution
Plavix clopidogrel Antiplatelet Prevent stroke/ myocardial infarction Bleeding risk
Eliquis apixaban Anticoagulant Clot prevention Bleeding risk
Xarelto rivaroxaban Anticoagulant Clot prevention Bleeding risk, take with food (15/20mg)
Coumadin warfarin Anticoagulant Clot prevention Bleeding risk, vitamin K interaction, narrow TI
Pradaxa dabigatran Anticoagulant Stroke prevention Moisture sensitive, keep in original bottle
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