Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of drugs used to prevent further CV disease
A
- Anti-platelet drugs
- Lipid lowering drugs
- Anticoagulants (blood thinners)
- Diuretics (increase salt & water loss, less pressure on heart)
- Ace-inhibitors (widen blood vessels)
2
Q
what are types of drugs used to reduced symptoms of current CV disease
A
- Diuretics (increase salt & water loss, less pressure on heart)
- Anti-arrythmics
- Nitrates
- Calcium channel blockers
- Ace-inhibitors
3
Q
What are some anti-platelet drugs?
A
- Aspirin
- Clopidogrel
- Dipyridamole
can be used in combination to increase effectiveness
4
Q
What are some oral anticoagulants?
A
- Warfarin
- Rivaroxiban
- Apixaban
- Dabigatran
- Edoxaban
