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Definition
produce vasodilation to decrease bp
lotensin
capoten |
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Definition
reduces or prevents cardiac arrhythmias
tambocor
corvet |
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Term
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Definition
prevents blood clot formation
warfarin
coumadin |
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Term
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Definition
reduces blood cholesterol level
lipitor
zocor |
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Term
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Definition
lowers heart rate to treat hypertension and angina pectoris
lopressor
inderal |
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Term
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Definition
decreases force of heart beat to treat hypertension angiina pectoris and congestive heart failure
cardizem
procardia |
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Term
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Definition
increases force of heart contraction to treat congestive heart failure
lanoxin |
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Term
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Definition
increases urine production to reduce plasma volume to lower bp
lasix |
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Term
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Definition
dissolves existing blood clot
plavix
activase |
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Term
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Definition
contracts smooth muscle in wall of blood vessel to raise bp
aramine |
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Term
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Definition
relaxes smooth muscle in wall of blood vessel to reduce bp and increase blood flow to ischemic area
nitro-dur
vasodilan |
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