Drugs Used in Treatment of CVS

Question 1

What group of drugs are used to treat CV diseases (8 types)

Answer 1

• Antiplatelets
• Betablockers
• Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists (ARBS)
• Entresto
• Calcium channel blockers
• Statins
• Diuretic

Question 2

Side effects of antiplatelet therapy

Answer 2

• Bleeding
• synergistic effect when multiple agents used
• Effect will last for up to 1 week.