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Mod G Medlist 2

Antihypertensives, antihyperlipidemics, diuretics

BrandGenericClassificationIndications
Lasix furosemide Loop diuretic Edema, Renal Disease, Hypercalcemia
Diazide HCTZ/triamterene Diuretic Water retention, hypertension
Maxide HCTZ/triamterene Diuretic Water retension, hypertension
Aldactone spironolactone Potassium-sparing Diuretic Water retension, hypertension, acne, hair growth
Isordil isosorbide dinitrate Vasodilator (relaxes blood vessels) Angina
Nitro-Stat nitroglycerin Vasodilator Angina
Lanoxin digoxin Cardiac glycosides (helps weakened heart to function) CHF, maintain heart rhythm
Lopressor metoprolol tartrate Beta Blocker (reduces heart workload, helps it beat regularly) Controls BP, after heart attack
Apresoline hydralazine Vasodilator CHF, hypertension, emergencies
Indural propranolol Beta Blocker Steadies arrhythmias, anesthesia
Diovan valsartan Antihypertensive Controls BP, prevents damage
Questran cholestyramine Hypolipidemic Lowers cholesterol
Trandate labetolol Beta Blocker Hypertension
Vasotec enalapril Antihypertensive (ACE Inhibitor) Hypertension, CHF
Zestril lisinopril Antihypertensive (ACE Inhibitor) Hypertension, CHF
Monopril fosinopril Antihypertensive Hypertension
Tenormin atenolol Beta Blocker (reduces heart workload) Heart Attack (limits damage)
Calan verapamil Calcium Channel Blocker (affects calcium in heart muscles) Relaxes blood vessels, steadies HR & flutter
Procardia nifedipine Calcium Channel Blocker Reduces angina attacks, relaxes blood vessels
Coumadin warfarin Anticoagulant treat/prevent clots, bleed easier
Imdur isosorbide mononitrate Vasodilator Relaxes blood vessels increasing O2/blood supply to heart, LT treatment of CAD
Zocor simvastatin Antihyperlipidemic Lowers blood cholesterol/ @ risk for heart attack & stroke
Mevacor lovastatin Antihyperlipidemic Lowers blood cholesterol
Lipitor atorvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (anti cholesterol) Lowers cholesterol, Reduces heart attack/stroke risk - *lifestyle change*
Pravachol pravastatin Antihyperlipidemic Lowers cholesterol
Norpace disopyramide antiarrhythmic agent Helps heart return to normal rhythm, slows rapid heartbeats
HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide Diuretic thiazide Edema
Bumex bumetanide Loop Diuretic Edema, Heart failure, liver/kidney problems
Created by: HeatherC
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