Cardiovascular Medications that Lower Blood Pressure Flashcards
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure
Side Effects - Dry Cough, Increased Potassium, Hypotension, Angioedema
Helpful Hints - Ends in “pril”, A Coughing Enzyme, Ace Swells the Face
ACE Inhibitors
Lotensin
(Benazepril)
ACE Inhibitors
Vasotec
(Enalapril)
ACE Inhibitors
Zestril
(Lisinopril)
ACE Inhibitors
Altace
(Ramipril)
ARBs
Angiotensin Recepter Blockers (ARBs)
Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure
Side Effects - Hypotension, Increased Potassium
Helpful Hints - Ends in “sartan”
ARBs
Avapro
(Irbesartan)
ARBs
Cozaar
(Losartan)
ARBs
Benicar
(Olmesartan)
ARBs
Diovan
(Valsartan)
Beta Blockers
Common Indications - Hypertension, Heart Failure
Side Effects - Hypotension, Bradycardia
Helpful Hints - Ends in “lol”
Beta Blockers
Tenormin
(Atenolol)
Beta Blockers
Coreg
(Carvedilol)
Beta Blockers
Lopressor
(Metoprolol Tartrate)
Beta Blockers
Toprol XL
(Metoprolol Succinate)