TOP COMMON DRUGS for Angina

Question 1

Angina is

Answer 1

a condition where the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygen and blood, chest pain or discomfort occurs
Usually caused by a partial blockage or spasm in the arteries that supply blood to the heart
Treatments:
Nitroglycerin, β-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ranolazine
Other management:
Treating high blood pressure and cholesterol, healthy eating, weight loss, exercise, and not smoking
There are three types of angina;
Stable angina: The most common type, which occurs when the heart is working harder than usual. It has a regular pattern and is usually helped by rest and medicines.
Unstable angina: The most dangerous type, which doesn’t follow a pattern and can happen without physical exertion. It doesn’t go away with rest or medicine.
Variant angina: A rare type that happens when you are resting. Medicines can help

Question 2

isosorbide mononitrate

Answer 2

IMDUR
(angina and CHF)

Question 3

verapamil

Answer 3

CALAN VERELAN
(angina and Afib)

Question 4

nifedipine

Answer 4

PROCARDIA
(angina and HTN)

Question 5

nitroglycerin

Answer 5

NITROSTAT
(angina and MI)