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Heart Medications

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Brand NamesGenericUsesSide Effects To ExpectSide Effects to ReportSpecific Information/ ActionDrug Class
Lanoxin digoxin, digitoxin CHF, Dysrhytmias slow heart rate Digitalis toxicity, Hypokalemia + inotropic effect-incr force of contraction, - inotropic effect slowed rate of contraction Digitalis/Cardiac Glycosides
Lotensin benazepril CHF, hypertension chronic, non-productive cough, HA orthostatic hypotension,hyperkalemia,swelling of face,lips,tongue,dyspnea produces potent vasoconstriction ACE Inhibitors(Angiotensin-converting Enzyme)
Diuril chlorothiazide Hypertension,edema,glaucoma GI distress, orthostatic hypotension electrolyte imbal. dehydration,hypotension Blocks the reabsorption of sodium in the renal tubules Thiazide Diuretics
Toprol metroprolol Hypertension,dysrhythmias,angina,migraines slowing of heart bradycardia,wheezing BP decreases d/t renin secretion/kidney Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Procardia nifedipine Hypertension,dysrhythmias,angia slower heart rate,constipation hypotension,syncope,edema inhibit movement of calcim ions across cell membrane Calcium Ion Antagonists
Cardura, Minipress doxazosin, prazosin Hypertension Nasal stuffiness,dry mouth, Orhtostatic hypotension None blocks norepinephrine Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blockers
Catapress clonidine Hypertension None None acts on CNS to block vasoconstriction Alpha-2 Agonist
Aldomet methyldopa Hypertension discolor urine None acts on CNS to block vasoconstriction Alpha-2 Agonist
Rogaine minoxidil Severe Hypertension Hypertrichosis None Causes direct vasodilation of arterial & venous smooth muscle Direct Vasodilators
Cozar, Benicar losartan, olmesartan None None None Binds to receptor sites,blocks vasoconstriciton Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
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