Drug Suffixs Flashcards
1
Q
What are blood pressure drugs
(Anti-hypertensive) suffixes
A
-pril
-lol
-dipine
-sartan
2
Q
What are 4 drug classifications of anti-hypertensive
A
ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Angiotensin ll receptor blockers
3
Q
What do anti-hypertension meds do?
A
They reduce blood pressure by
- dilating blood vessels which reducing workload of heart
- reduce HR and myocardial contractility
- inhibit blood vessel constriction