Systems- CVS Drugs Flashcards
Lovarstatin
Statin
To prevent atherosclerosis by decreased liver cholesterol synthesis
Atarvastatin
Statin
To prevent atherosclerosis by decreased liver cholesterol synthesis
Propanolol
Beta blocker
To control angina, antiarrythmic
Atenolol
Beta blocker
To control angina, antiarrythmic
Carvedilol
Beta blocker
To control angina, antiarrythmic
Nifedipine
Calcium channel blocker
To control angina, treat hypertension, antiarrhythmic
Verapamil
Calcium channel blocker
To control angina, treat hypertension, antiarrhythmic
Diltiazem
Calcium channel blocker
To control angina, treat hypertension, antiarrhythmic
Aspririn
NSAID antiplatelet by blocking COX
Clopidogrel
Antiplatelet by blocking ADP receptor so glycoprotein IIb/IIIa pathway
Ranolazine
To treat angina, blocks late Na entry
Hydrochlorothiazide
Dieuretic, treats hypertension by blocking Na/Cl symporter
Direct vasodilator action
Bendroflumethiazide
Dieuretic, treats hypertension by blocking Na/Cl symporter
Direct vasodilator action
Captopril
ACE inhibitor
Treats hypertension
Enlapril
ACE inhibitor
Treats hypertension