cardiovascular drugs

cardiovascular drugs

Table
Cardiovascular drugs

generic
name common
trade name(s) use(s) mechanism
of action
captopril Capoten hypertension relaxes blood vessels
chlorothiazide Diuril hypertension diuretic
clonidine Catapres hypertension relaxes blood vessels
digoxin Digitek, Lanoxin arrhythmia increases heart contractility
diltiazem Cardizem, Carita,
Dilacor angina, arrhythmia,
hypertension relaxes blood vessels
dipyridamole Persantine reduces the risk of
recurrent stroke interferes with clotting
enalapril Vasotec hypertension relaxes blood vessels
enoxaparin Lovenox prevents blood clots interferes with clotting
furosemide Lasix hypertension and heart
failure diuretic
heparin Calciparine prevents blood clots from
forming or growing larger interferes with clotting
lidocaine Xylocaine arrhythmia blocks sodium channels
losartan Cozaar hypertension relaxes blood vessels
methyldopa Aldomet hypertension relaxes blood vessels
nifidipine Adalat, Procardia angina, hypertension relaxes blood vessels
nitroglycerin () Nitro-BID, Nitro Disc,
Nitro-Dur, Nitrol, Nitrolingual angina, congestive
heart failure relaxes blood vessels
prazosin Minipress hypertension relaxes blood vessels
procainamide Procan, Pronestyl arrhythmia decreases heart contractility
propranolol Betachron, Inderal angina, arrhythmia,
hypertension decreases heart contractility, relaxes blood vessels
ticlopidine Ticlid reduces the risk of recurrent
stroke interferes with clotting
verapamil Calan, Isoptin angina, arrhythmia,
hypertension decreases heart contractility, relaxes blood vessels
warfarin Coumadin prevents blood clots from
forming or growing larger interferes with clotting
See as table:

See as table:

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Drugs in pregnancy — Drugs used during pregnancy can have temporary or permanent effects on the fetus. Any drug that acts during embryonic or fetal development to produce a permanent alteration of form or function is known as a teratogen. Contents 1 Prescribing for… …   Wikipedia

  • Drugs and health care products — ▪ Table Drugs and health care products drugs toxicity, symptoms, and signs Painkillers aspirin, sodium salicylate increased perspiration, respiration increased initially, dehydration, acidity in the body, hypoglycemia, CNS depression, respiration …   Universalium

  • Cardiovascular pathology — is the study of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is the most common vascular disease. It is the main cause of death of approximately 60% of people in the developed world.Fact|date=May 2007 The word… …   Wikipedia

  • cardiovascular disease — Introduction       any of the diseases, whether congenital or acquired, of the heart and blood vessels (blood vessel). Among the most important are atherosclerosis, rheumatic heart disease, and vascular inflammation. Cardiovascular diseases are a …   Universalium

  • Cardiovascular disease in China — Cardiac disease in China is on the rise. Though increases in heart disease incidence have increased faster in the city than in the country side, rural morbidity and mortality rates are now on the rise as well. Health statistics shows that the… …   Wikipedia

  • List of drugs affected by grapefruit — Grapefruit and grapefruit juice has the potential to interact with numerous drugs. A number of organic compounds with the most potent that were identified as furanocoumarin derivates interfere with the intestinal enzyme cytochrome P450 isoform… …   Wikipedia

  • Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta — The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is a partnership between the Calgary Health Region and the University of Calgary. Its mandate comprises all cardiovascular research, education and service delivery, with a service area extending from… …   Wikipedia

  • human cardiovascular system — ▪ anatomy Introduction       organ system that conveys blood through vessels to and from all parts of the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. It is a closed tubular system in which the… …   Universalium

  • drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …   Universalium

  • Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …   Universalium

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”