Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
(10 cards)
treatment for Glaucoma and Edema
Acetazolamide
controls hypertension and increases renal excretion of calcium
Furosemide
effectiveness in restoring hair growth
Minoxidil
dilates all blood vessels via relaxation of smooth muscles esp coronary arteries
Nitroglycerin
synthetic BNP that vasodilates both arteries and veins, induce diuresis and natriuresis
Nesiritide IV
activates the fibrinolytic system to break down the thrombus in the blood vessel quickly
t-Pa
prevent and treat excessive bleeding
microfibrillar collagen
drugs to relieve pruritus assoc with biliary obstruction
Cholestyramine
activating lipoprotein lipase to breakdown cholesterol
Gemfibrozil
used for the prevention of migraine headaches and severe dysmenorrhea
Clonidine