Cardiovascular System Drugs Flashcards
Qbrelis or Prinivil
Generic name: lisinopril
Drug class: angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Use: hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction
Vasotec/ Epaned
Generic name: enalapril
Drug class: ACE inhibitor
Use: hypertension, congestive heart failure
Altace
Generic name: ramipril
Drug class: ACE inhibitor
Use: hypertension, congestive heart failure
Norvasc
Generic name: amlodipine besylate
Drug class: calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Use: hypertension, coronary artery disease
Hyzaar
Generic Name: losartan/hydochlorothiazide
Drug class: angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)/thiazide combination
Use: hypertension and stroke prevention
Benicar HCT
Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide/olmesartan
Drug class: thiazide diuetic/antiotensin II blocker
Use: hypertension
Tenormin
Generic name: atenolol
Drug class: beta-blocker
Use: hypertension, angina, migraine headache prophylaxis
Lopressor
Generic name: metoprolol tartrate
Drug class: beta-blocker
Use: hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction
Coreg
Generic name: carvedilol
Drug class: beta-blocker
Use: hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiovascular even prevention
Imdur
Generic name: isosorbide mononitrate
Drug class: nitrate
Use: angina prophylaxis
Nitrostat Sublingual
Generic name: nitroglycerin
Drug class: nitrate
Use: angina
Mirozide / Aquazide
Generic name: hydochlorthiazide
Drug class: thiazide diuretic
Use: hypertension, peripheral edema
Lasix
Generic name: furosemide:
Drug class: loop diuretic
Use: edema, pulmonary edema, hypertension
Aldactone
Generic name: spironolactone
Drug class: potassium sparing diuretic
Use: congestive heart failure, hypertension, edema
Apresoline
Generic name: hydralazine
Drug class: vasodilators
Use: hypertension
Cardura
Generic name: doxazosin
Drug class: Alpha-1 blocker
Use: hypertension, benign prostatic hypertropthy
Hytrin
Generic name: terazosin
Drug class: alpha-1 blocker
Use: hypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophy
Xarelto
Generic name: rivaroxaban
Drug class: anticoagulant
Use: thromboembolism, stroke prophylaxis, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
Pradaxa
Generic name: dabigatran
Drug class: anticoagulant
Use: thromboembolism/stroke prophylaxis
Coumadin
Generic name: warfarin
Drug class: anticoagulant
Use: Arterial thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, thrombotic event prevention
Tricor/Antara
Generic name: fenofibrate
Drug class: fibrate
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Zocor
Generic name: simvastatin
Drug class: statin
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Lipitor
Generic name: atorvastatin
Drug class: statin
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Pravachol
Generic name: pravastatin
Drug class: statin
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Crestor
Generic name: rosuvastatin
Drug class: statin
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Mevacor/Altoprev
Generic name: lovastatin
Drug class: statin
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Niaspan
Generic name: niacin
Drug class: form of vitamin B3
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Zetia
Generic name: exetimibe
Drug class: antihyperlipidemic
Use: hypercholesterolemia
Plavix
Generic name: clopidogrel
Drug class: antiplatelet
Use: thrombotic even prevention, acute coronary prevention
Heparin Sodium
Generic name: heparin
Drug class: Anticoagulant drug
Use: Thrombotic event prevention
Lovaza
Generic name: omega-3 fatty acids
Drug class: Anti-triglyceride
Use: Hypertriglyceridemia
Uroxatral
Generic name: alfuzosin
Drug class: Alpha-1 blocker
Use: Hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia
Aceon
Generic Name: perindopril
Drug class: ACE Inhibitor
Use: Hypertension, Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Eliquis
Generic Name: apixaban
Drug class: Anticoagulant
Use: Atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis
Lovenox
Generic Name: enoxaparin
Drug class: Anticoagulant
Use: Deep vein thrombosis
Fragmin
Generic Name: dalteparin
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Use: Deep vein thrombosis, venous thromboembolism
Avalide
Generic Name: hydrochlothiazide/irbesartan
Drug class: Thiazide diuretic / angiotensin II blocker
Use: Hypertension
Zebeta
Generic Name: bisoprolol
Drug class: Beta-blocker
Use: Hypertension
Dyrenium
Generic name: triamterene
Drug class: Potassium-sparing diuretic
Use: Edema, nephrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure
Lopid
Generic Name: gemfibrozil
Drug class: FIbrate
Use: Hyperlipidemia
