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