Cardiology drugs Flashcards
What classes drugs can be used to treat cholesterol (4)
statins
Fibrates
PCSK9 inhibitors
SiRNA of PCSK9
What is the mechanism of action of statins
blocking HMG CoA reductase
What is the mechanism of action for PCSK9 inhibitors
inhibit the binding of PCSK9 to LDL receptors
What is the mechanism of action of siRNA of PCSK9
silences PCSK9 gene
What classes drugs can be used to treat hypertension (5)
Thiazide diuretics
Beta-blockers
Vasodilators
Mineralcorticoid antagonists
Alpha 2 agonists
What vasodilators can be used to treat hypertension (4)
calcium antagonists
Alpha blockers
ACE inhibitors
ARB
what is the mechanism of action for mineralcorticoid antagonists
Blocking aldosterone receptors
What classes of drugs can be used to treat angina (4)
vasodilators
Beta blockers
Ivabradine
Ranolazine
Which vasodilators can be used to treat angina (3)
nitrates
Nicorandil
Calcium antagonists
What type of drug is aspirin
antiplatelet
What are examples of anticoagulants (2)
Heparin and warfarin
What classes of drugs can be used to treat thrombosis (3)
anti platelet
Anti coagulant
Fibrinolytic
What are the four pillars of treatment in heart failure
ARNII
Beta blockers
MRA
SGLT2 inhibitors
What drugs can be used to control rate in atrial fibrillation (3)
beta a blockers
Digoxin
Calcium channel blockers
What drug can be used to treat ventricular tachycardia
amiodarone
