Top 200 Drugs Cardiovascular Flashcards
(42 cards)
Most common uses for ACE Inhibitors
treat high blood pressure or heart failure
Examples of ACE inhibitors
Lotensin (benazepril), Vasotec (Enalapril), Zestril (lisinopril), Altace (ramipril)
ACE inhibitors side effects
dry cough, increased potassium levels, low blood pressure, angioedema
Most common uses for Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Examples of ARBs
Cozaar (losartan), Benicar (omesartan), Diovan (valsartan)
ARB side effects
increased potassium levels and low blood pressure
Most common use for beta blockers
treat high blood pressure or heart failure
Examples of beta blockers
Tenormin (atenolol), Coreg (carvedilol), Lopressor/Toprol XL (metoprolol), Bystolic (nebivolol), Inderal (propranolol)
Beta blocker side effects
low blood pressure, low heart rate (bradycardia)
Most common use for calcium channel blockers
treat high blood pressure
Examples of calcium channel blockers
Norvasc (amlodipine), Cardizem (diltiazem), Procardia (nifedipine), Verelan (verapamil)
Side effects of calcium channel blockers
low blood pressure, low heart rate (for diltiazem and verapamil)
Drug class, brand name, and use of clonidine
Alpha agonist, Catapres, treat high blood pressure
Most common use for diuretics
treat high blood pressure or heart failure
Examples of diuretics
Thalitone (chlorthalidone), Lasix (furosemide), Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide), Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene), Aldactone (spironolactone)
Diuretic side effects
low blood pressure, electrolyte abnormalities
List the generic names
Lotrel, Zestoretic, Hyzaar, Diovan HCT (amlodipine/benazapril, lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide)
Most common use for vasodilators
treat heart failure or angina
Examples of vasodilators
Apresoline (hydralazine), Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate), Nitrostat (nitroglycerin)
Side effects of vasodilators
low blood pressure, headache
Digoxin drug class, indications, side effects
Cardiac glycoside, heart failure or atrial fibrillation, ‘digoxin toxicity’ with most prominent effect being arrhythmias
Use for ‘statins’
lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular events
Examples of ‘statins’
Lipitor (atorvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin)
‘statin’ side effects
muscle pains and toxicity (rhabdomyolysis)
