Cardiovascular Agents Flashcards
How do antihypertensive agents work?
By dilating blood vessels, slowing heart rate, and increasing fluid elimination
How do calcium channel blockers work?
Stops calcium from entering the cells of heart and blood vessels
This process makes bood and heart cells relax and widen, lowering BP
What are beta blockers?
Antihypertensive drugs that regulate BP raising effects of adrenaline
What does ACE (inhibitor) stand for?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
How do ACE inhibitors work?
Blocking or reducing the production of the enzyme that constricts blood vessels, thus reducing BP
How do ARBs work?
Blocks the absorption of the enzyme that constricts blood vessels
What kind of drug is amlodipine?
Calcium channel blocker
What is the brand name for amlodipine?
Norvasc
What is the generic name for Norvasc?
amlodipine
What kind of drug is atenolol?
Beta blocker
What is the brand name for atenolol?
Tenormin
What is the generic name for Tenormin?
atenolol
What kind of drug is metoprolol?
Beta blocker
What is the brand name for metoprolol?
Lopressor
What is the generic name for Lopressor?
metoprolol
What kind of drug is nebivolol?
Beta blocker
What is the brand name for nebivolol?
Bystolic
What is the generic name for Bystolic?
nebivolol
What kind of drug is benazepril?
ACE inhibitor
What is the brand name for benazepril?
Lotensin
What is the generic name for Lotensin?
benazepril
What kind of drug is enalapril?
ACE inhibitor
What is the brand name for enalapril?
Vasotec
What is the generic name for Vasotec
enalapril
