CV Disease Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Ramipril
A
ACE-I
2
Q
Losartan, candasartan
A
Ang II receptor blockers
3
Q
Amlodipine, Diltiazem, felodipine
A
Ca2+ channel blockers
- decreases excitability of heart muscles
4
Q
Indapamide
A
Thiazide diuretic
5
Q
Spironolactone
A
Aldosterone antagonist
6
Q
Aliskiren
A
Renin antagonist
7
Q
Bisoprolol
A
B-blocker
8
Q
Doxazosin
Methyldopa, Clonidine
A
a-blocker
a2-activator
9
Q
Glyceryl trinitrate
A
Organic nitrate
10
Q
Nicorandil
Minoxidil (hypertension emergency)
A
K+ channel agonist
11
Q
Ivabradine
A
Blocks the ‘funny channel’ in the SA node responsible for the peacemaking current
12
Q
Ranolazine
A
Inhibiting the ‘late Na+ current’ in myocytes
13
Q
Atorvastatin
A
Statin
14
Q
Ticagrelor
A
ADP antagonists
15
Q
Low molecular weight heparins (eg Fondaparinux)
A
Anti-thrombins