Common Medications Flashcards
What is the role of an ACE inhibitor?
They help to dilate the arteries, reducing blood pressure. They additionally increase amount of urine passed reducing strain on the heart.
What does angiotensin hormone do within the body?
Angiotensin is a HORMONE which contracts blood vessels and causes the kidneys to keep water in the body rather than releasing it into the blood stream. Narrow blood vessels and additional fluid causes greater strain on the heart.
What does ACE stand for?
ACE stands for Angiotensin converting enzyme.
What is captopril an example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is enalapril an example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is lisinopril and example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is fosinopril and example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is perindopril an example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is quinapril an example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is ramapril an example of?
An ACE inhibitor to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart.
What is aspirin an example of?
An anti-platelet medication which reduces the formation of blood clots within the body. It does this by preventing platelets from adhering to each other, reducing the likelihood of blood-clot formation.
What is a negative side effect of an antiplatelet medication?
They can cause you to bleed excessively if wounded or bruise easily.
How do beta-blockers work?
They prevent the production of hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline within the body which would normally increase heart rate. They also prevent the formation of angiotensin which in turn dilates blood vessels and causes the kidneys to dispose of greater volumes of water.
What is atenolol an example of?
A beta blocker to slow the heart rate by reducing production of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
What is propanolol an example of?
A beta blocker to slow the heart rate by reducing production of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
