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Therapeutic Effects Flashcards

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Angiotensin receptor blockers

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block angiotensin 2 receptors

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Digoxin

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Blocks AV conduction, increases ventricular irritability which produces ventricular arrhythmias

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Nitrates

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Venodilators

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Angiotensin Converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)

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block conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2

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5
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Antiplatelet agents

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Prevent new thrombosis formation

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Alpha blockers

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block alpha adrenoceptors to cause vasodilation

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Calcium antagonists (Dihydropyridines)

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Vasodilator

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Beta Blockers

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Block B1 & B2 adrenoceptors

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Rate limiting calcium antagonists

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vasodilator and degree of blockade to heart conduction

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Fibrinolytic drugs

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dissolves formed clot

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Diuretics

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Block Na reabsorption in kidneys

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12
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Anticoagulants

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Prevent new thrombosis

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