general Flashcards
ramopril
ace inhibitor
lower BP, dilate blood vessels
examples of beta blockers
bisoprolol
atenolol
labetolol
examples ca channel blockers
amlodipine
felodipine
nifedipine (pregnant women)
what to ca channels do
- decrease force of heart contraction
- dilate arteries
- which reduces BP and therefore effort the heart has to exert
- prevent heart attacks and stroke
examples of ace inhibitors
ramipril
captopril
enalapril
anticoagulant drugs
apixaban warfarin heparin rivaroxiban dabigatran edoxaban
anti platelet drug
clopidogrel
aspirin
tricagrelor
what is spirolactone and what does it do
potassium-sparing diuretic
treat heart failure, HT, hypokalaemia
what does clonidine treat
alpha agonist: high BP ADHD drug withdrawal menopausal flushing diarrhoea
what does gabapentin treat
anticonvulsant medication:
partial seizures, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless legs syndrome.
anti inflammatory drugs
prednisiolone
methylprednisolone
dexamethasone
replacement therapy synthetic steroids examlpes
hydrocortisone
fludrocortisone
what synthetic steroid is used for asthma
beclomethasone
what is mannitol
diuretic to force urine production in AKF
lowers intracranial pressure and pressure in eyes
what does bendroflumethazide treat
thiazide diuresi to treat HT
