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Blood pressure medication’s Flashcards

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ACE inhibitors

A

-pril

Example: lisinopril

Action: reduces blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, thus reducing the hearts workload.

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Beta blockers

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-lol

Examples: atenolol

Action: reduces blood pressure by slowing the heart rate

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Calcium channel blockers

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-dipine

Examples: amlodipine

Action: relaxes blood vessels, therefore increasing blood supply and oxygen to the heart

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Angiotensin-II receptor blockers

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-sartan

Examples: losartan

Action: inhibits blood vessel constriction, while helping blood vessels relax.

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