27 Drugs About Heart

Question 1

Cordarone; pacerone

Answer 1

Amiodarone
Class 3 , anti-arrhythmic
Ventricular arrhythmia
Hypotension, bradycardia

Question 2

Lanoxin

Answer 2

Digoxin
Anti-arrhythmic
Afib, heart failure
Atrial tachycardia, dizziness

Question 3

Isordil

Answer 3

Isosorbide dinitrate
Vasodilator
Angina
Hypotension, dizziness

Question 4

Calan SR

Answer 4

Verapamil
Anti-arrhythmic; calcium channel blocker-nondihydropyridine
Angina, atrial fibrillation
Headache, gingival hyperplasia

Question 5

Benicar

Answer 5

Olmesartan
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Hypertension, heart failure
Renal dysfunction, hyperkalemia

Question 6

Zestril

Answer 6

Lisinopril
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi)
Hypertension, heart failure
Hyperkalemia, dry cough

Question 7

Altace

Answer 7

Ramipril
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi)
Hypertension, heart failure
Hypotension, hyperkalemia, dry cough

Question 8

Coreg

Answer 8

Carvedilol
Alpha&beta adrenergic blocker
Hypertension, heart failure
Orthostatic hypotension

Question 9

Dyazide

Answer 9

Triamterene; hydrochlorothiazide
Potassium sparing diuretic & thiazide diuretic
Hypertension, edema
Hyper or hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, hypotension

Question 10

Aldactone

Answer 10

Spironolactone
Potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone antagonist
Hypertension, edema
Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia

Question 11

Thalitone

Answer 11

Chlorthalidone
Thiazide-like diuretic
Hypertension,edema
Hypokalemia, hypotension ( in combination)

Question 12

Microzide

Answer 12

Hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive, thiazide diuretic
Hypertension, edema
Hypotension, dizziness

Question 13

Lasix

Answer 13

Furosemide
Loop diuretic, antihypertensive
Hypertension , edema
Hypotension, dizziness

Question 14

Hyzaar

Answer 14

Losartan; hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive; angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB); thiazide diuretic
Hypertension, edema
Fatigue, hypotension

Question 15

Lotensin

Answer 15

Benazepril
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi)
Hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD)
Headache, orthostatic dizziness

Question 16

Cardizem CD

Answer 16

Diltiazem
Anti-arrhythmic, calcium channel blocker
Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, angina
Bradycardia, peripheral edema

Question 17

Toprol XL

Answer 17

Metoprolol succinate
Antihypertensive; B1 selective blocker
Hypertension, angina
Dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

Question 18

Lopressor

Answer 18

Metoprolol tartrate
Antihypertensive; beta blocker, cardio selective
Hypertension, angina
Dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

Question 19

Procardia

Answer 19

Nifedipine
Antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker, dihydropyridine
Hypertension, angina
Peripheral edema, flushing

Question 20

Tenormin

Answer 20

Atenolol
Beta 1 selective beta blocker
Hypertension, angina
Bradycardia, hypotension

Question 21

Inderal

Answer 21

Propranolol
Antihypertensive; beta blocker non selection
Hypertension, essential tremor, angina
Hypotension, bradyarrhythmias

Question 22

Catapres

Answer 22

Clonidine
Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
Hypertension, adjunct in pain management
Drowsiness, headache

Question 23

Avapro

Answer 23

Irbesartan
Antihypertensive; angiotensin II receptor blocker
Hypertension, diabetic nephropathy
Dizziness, hyperkalemia

Question 24

Zestoretic

Answer 24

Lisinopril; hydrochlorothiazide
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; thiazide diuretic
Hypertension
Dizziness,hypotension, headache

Question 25

Ziac

Answer 25

Bisoprolol; hydrochlorothiazide
Beta 1 selective beta blocker; thiazide diuretic
Hypertension
Hypotension

Question 26

Apresoline

Answer 26

Hydralazine
Vasodilator
Hypertension
Angina, orthostatic hypotension

Question 27

Normodyne

Answer 27

Labetalol
Beta blocker with alpha blocking activity
Hypertension emergency
Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness