Common Medications/Effects on HR & BP Flashcards
Calcium-Channel Blockers
Function: generally prescribed for hypertension and angina (chest pain)
Effects: ⬆️HR, ⬇️BP
↔️or⬇️HR
Beta-Blockers
Function: generally used as antihypertensive (high BP), may also be prescribed for arrhythmias (irregular HR)
Effects: ⬇️HR, ⬇️BP
Nitrates
Function: generally prescribed for hypertension and congestive heart failure
Effects: ⬆️HR, ↔️BP
↔️HR, ⬇️BP
Diuretics
Function: generally prescribed for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and peripheral edema
Effects: ↔️HR, ↔️BP
⬇️BP
Bronchodilators
Function: generally prescribed to correct or prevent bronchial smooth muscle constriction in individuals with asthma and other pulmonary diseases
Effects: ↔️HR, ↔️BP
Vasodilators
Function: used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
Effects: ⬆️HR, ⬇️BP
↔️or⬇️HR
Antidepressants
Function: used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders
Effects: ⬆️or↔️HR, ↔️or⬇️BP