Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
What is Hydrochlorothiazide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit sodium, chloride transport and increase tubule water retention decreasing blood pressure.
What is Chlorthalidone? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit sodium, chloride transport and increase tubule water retention decreasing blood pressure.
What is Ethacrynic acid? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Ethacrynic acid is a loop diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit sodium, potassium, chloride transport and increase tubule water retention decreasing blood pressure.
What is Furosemide (Frusemide)? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Furosemide (Frusemide) is a loop diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit sodium, potassium, chloride transport and increase tubule water retention decreasing blood pressure.
What is Bumetanide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Bumetanide is a loop diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit sodium, potassium, chloride transport and increase tubule water retention decreasing blood pressure.
What is Spironolactone? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit reabsorption of sodium and water leading to excretion of sodium and water and retention of potassium.
What is Triamterene? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit reabsorption of sodium and water leading to excretion of sodium and water and retention of potassium.
What is Amiloride? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit reabsorption of sodium and water leading to excretion of sodium and water and retention of potassium.
What is Amlodipine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for treatment of hypertension and angina. Its mechanism of action is block entry of calcium into smooth muscle decreasing muscle tone and vascular resistance.
What is Diltiazem? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker used for treatment of hypertension and angina. Its mechanism of action is block entry of calcium into smooth muscle decreasing muscle tone and vascular resistance.
What is Nifedipine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker used for treatment of hypertension and angina. Its mechanism of action is block entry of calcium into smooth muscle decreasing muscle tone and vascular resistance.
What is Verapamil? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used for treatment of hypertension and angina. Its mechanism of action is block entry of calcium into smooth muscle decreasing muscle tone and vascular resistance.
What is Felodipine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for treatment of hypertension and angina. Its mechanism of action is block entry of calcium into smooth muscle decreasing muscle tone and vascular resistance.
What is Hydrazine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Hydrazine is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is NO donor inducing vascular relaxation.
What is Minoxidil? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Minoxidil is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is NO donor inducing vascular relaxation.
What is Captopril? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Captopril is an ACE inhibitor used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is inhibit ACE decreasing aldosterone production.
What is Losartan? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is blocks AII receptors decreasing aldosterone production
: What is Aliskiren (Tekturna)? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Aliskiren (Tekturna) is a renin inhibitor used for treatment of hypertension. Its mechanism of action is blocks renin mediated production of AI.
What is Propranolol? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Propranolol is a beta adrenergic receptor antagonist used for treatment of hypertension and angina. Its mechanism of action is block beta receptors resulting in a reduction of cardiac output.
What is Digoxin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside (positive inotrope) used for treatment of CHF. Its mechanism of action is sodium-potassium ATPase inhibitor.
What is Dobutamine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Dobutamine is a beta adrenergic receptor agonist used for treatment of CHF. Its mechanism of action is modulator of cAMP levels.
What is Milrinone? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for treatment of CHF. Its mechanism of action is modulator of cAMP levels.
What is Glycerol trinitrate (GTN)? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Glycerol trinitrate (GTN) is a smooth muscle relaxant used for treatment of angina. Its mechanism of action is NO donor inducing vascular relaxation.
What is Isosorbide dinitrate? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Isosorbide dinitrate is a smooth muscle relaxant used for treatment of angina. Its mechanism of action is NO donor inducing vascular relaxation.
What is Ranolazine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Ranolazine is a sodium channel blocker used for treatment of angina. Its mechanism of action is inhibits late phase of sodium influx, decreasing calcium overload.
