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Cardiovascular Drugs

QuestionCatecholamine (A1, A2, B1, B2)
Norepinephrine Catecholamine (A1, A2, B1)
Isoproterenol Catecholamine (B1, B2)
Dobutamine (Catecholamine (B1)
Dopamine Catecholamine (B1; A1 at high doses)
Ephedrine Non-catecholamine (A1, A2, B1, B2)
Phenylephrine Non-catecholamine (A1)
Terbutaline Non-catecholamine (B2)
Alpha-1 activation Vasoconstriction, mydriasis
Alpha-2 activation Primarily CNS
Beta-1 activation Increased HR, increased contractility, increased AV conduction
Beta-2 activation Smooth muscle relaxation
Dopamine activation Dilation of renal vasculature
Alpha-1 selective antagonists Terazosin, Doxazosin, Prazosin
Beta-1 non-selective antagonists (HINT: first generation) Nadalol, Propanolol
Mixed alpha/beta antagonists (HINT: third generation) Carvedilol, Labetalol
Beta-1 selective antagonists (HINT: second generation) Metoprolol, Atenolol
Alpha-1 non-selective antagonist Phentolamine
Catecholamines Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Isoproterenol, Dopamine, Dobutamine
Non-catecholamines Ephedrine, Phenylephrine, Terbutaline
Loop diuretics Furosemide (Lasix)
Thiazide diuretics Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril, etc.)
Potassium-sparing diuretics Spironolactone (Aldactone), Eplerenone (Inspra)
ACE inhibitors Lisinopril (Zestril), Captopril
ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists) Losartan (Cozaar)
Aldosterone Agonists Spironolactone (Aldactone), Eplerenone (Inspra)
Nifedipine (Adalat) Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker
Verapamil (Isoptin) Non-dhydropyridine calcium-channel blocker
Vasodilators (include...) ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, calcium-channel blockers (CCBs), sympatholytics, organic nitrates
Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic; first line treatment for HTN
Lisinopril (Zestril) ACE inhibitor
Losartan (Cozaar) ARB
Carvedilol (Coreg) Beta blocker
Digoxin (lanoxin) Inhibits Na-K ATPase
Metoprolol (Lopressor) Beta blocker
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Antiplatelet
Heparin Anticoagulant
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) LMWH; anticoagulant
Warfarin (Coumadin) Anticoagulant
Alteplase (Activase) Thrombolytic
Ezetimibe (Zetia) Decreased cholesterol absorption
Niacin Decreased VLDL production
Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Decreased VLDL production
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Decreased cholesterol synthesis
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Antidysryhthmic (Na channel blocker)
Propanalol (Inderal) Non-selective beta blocker
Amiodarone (Cordarone) Antidysrhythmic (K channel blocker); IV or PO
Adenosine (Adenocard) Antidysrhythmic (inhibits cAMP-induced Ca influx)
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