Classes and Uses

Question 1

Vasodilators used for HTN and HF

Answer 1

ACE (-Pril: captopril, lisinopril)
ARB (-Sartan: losartan, valsartan)
Calcium blockers (-Pine: amlodipine, nifedipine + verapamil & diltiazem)
Beta blockers (-Lol: atenolol, metoprolol, esmolol, propranolol)
Digoxin
Clonidine
hydralazine
minoxidil
milrinone

Question 2

Diuretics used for HTN, edema, and HF

Answer 2

Thiazide: hydrochlorothiazide
Loop: furosemide, bumetanide
K sparing: spironolactone

Question 3

Anticholesterols used for hyperlipidemia and CV event prevention

Answer 3

HMG-CoA inhibitors (-Statins: atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin)
Bile acids (Choles-: cholestyramine, colesevelam)
Fibrates (-Fibr-: fenofibrate, gemfibrozil)
Antilipemics (Ezetimibe)
Omega 3 fish oil