Term
| Action: Produce vasodilation & decrease blood pressure |
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Definition
Classification: ACE inhibitor drugs
benazepril (Lotensin)
catopril (Capoten) |
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Term
| Action: Reduces or prevents cardia arrhythmias. |
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Definition
Classification: antiarrhythmic
flecainide (Tambocor)
ibutilde (Corvert) |
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Term
| Action: Prevent blood clot formation |
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Definition
Classification: anticoagulant
warfarin sodium (Coumadin, Warfarin) |
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Term
| Action: Reduces amount of cholesterol and lipids in the bloodstream; treats hyperlipidemia |
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Definition
Classification: antilipidemic
atorvastain (Lipitor)
simvastatin (Zocor) |
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Term
| Action: Treats hypertension and angina pectoris by lowering the heart rate. |
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Definition
Classification: beta-blocker drugs
metoprolol (Lopressor)
propranolol (Ideral) |
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Term
| Action: Treats hypertension, angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure by causing the heart to beat less forcefully and less often. |
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Definition
Classification: calcium channel blocker drugs
diltiazem (Cardizem)
nifedipine (Procardia) |
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Term
| Action: Increases the force of cardiac muscle contraction; treats congestive heart failure |
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Definition
Classification: cardiotonic
digoxin (Lanoxin) |
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Term
| Action: Increases urine production by the kidneys, which works to reduce plasma and therefore blood volume, resulting in lower blood pressure. |
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Definition
Classification: diuretic
furosemide (Lasix) |
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Term
| Action: Dissolves existing blood clots. |
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Definition
Classification: thrombolytic
clopidogrel (Plavix)
alteplase (Activase) |
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Term
| Action: Contracts smooth muscle in walls of blood vessels; raises blood pressure |
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Definition
Classification: vasoconstrictor
metaraminol (Aramine) |
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Term
| Action: Relaxes the smooth muscle in the walls of arteries, thereby increasing diameter of the blood vessel. Used for two manin purposes: increasing circulation to an ischemic area; reducing blood pressure. |
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Definition
Classification: vasodilator
nitroglycerine (Nitro-Dur)
isoxsuprine (Vasodilan) |
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