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Mod G Medlist 3
Antihypertensives/Antiarrhythmics/Diuretics
| Brand | Generic | Classification | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamox | acetazolamide | Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (Diuretic) | Reduces Edema, reduces intraocular pressure, CHF |
| Cozaar | losartan | Angiotension II Receptor Antagonist (lowers BP) | Lowers BP |
| Visken | pindolol | Beta Blocker | Hypertension |
| Plendil | felodipine | Calcium Channel Blocker (Blocks calcium in heart) | Hypertension |
| Amyl Nitrate | 1-pentyl nitrate | Nitrates, Vasodilators | Angina |
| Persantine | dipyridaMOLE | Antiplatelet | Arterial thrombi (clots) |
| Tenoretic | atenolol + chlorthalidone TAB | Beta Blocker + Diuretic | Helps lower BP |
| Cardura | doxazosin | Androgen - Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers | Mild hypertension, reduces benign prostatic hypertrophy (mass on prostate gland) |
| Demadex | torsemide | Loop Diuretic | Edema |
| Hyzaar | HCTZ + losartan | Diuretic + Antihypertensive | Lowers BP |
| Avapro | irbesartan | Angiotension II Receptor Antagonists | Hypertension, nephropathy |
| Minipress | prazosin | Antihypertensives | Hypertension |
| Altace | ramiPRIL | ACE Inhibitor | Hypertension, CHF, reduce risk of MI |
| Univasc | moexiPRIL | ACE Inhibitor | Hypertension |
| Lotensin | benazePRIL | Ace Inhibitor (decreases pressure on arteries) | Hypertension |
| Betapace | sotalol | Beta Blocker, antiarrhythmics (Class III) | Arrhythmias |
| Cordarone | amiodarone | Antiarrhythmics, (Class III) | Tachycardia |
| Pronestyl | procainamide | Antiarrhythmics | Arrhythmias |
| Mexitil | mexiletine | Antiarrhythmics | Arrhythmias |
| Zaroxolyn | metolazone | Diuretic Thiazide | Edema, Hypertension |
| Ziac | bisoprolol + HCTZ | Beta Blocker + Diuretic | Controls Hypertension |
| Avalide | irbesartan + HCTZ | Antihypertensive + Diuretic | Lowers BP |
| Zebeta | bisoprolol | Beta Blocker | Hypertension |
| Aldomet | methyldopa | Antihypertensive | Affects nerves in brain that control blood vessels to relieve hypertension *treats in emergencies also* |
| Tenex | guanfacine | Antiadrenergics | Hypertension |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | Calcium Channel Blocker | Hypertension, Angina |
| Cardizem | diltiazem | Calcium Channel Blocker | Angina, Hypertension |
| Sular | nisoldipine | Calcium Channel Blocker | Hypertension |