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angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors |
Lower blood pressure by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I (an inactive enzyme) to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) benazepril- Lotensin captopril- Capoten |
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antiarrhythmics |
Prevent, alleviate, or correct cardiac arrhythmias by stabilizing the electrical conduction of the heart. Flecainide- Tambocor digoxin- Lanoxin |
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beta-blockers |
Block the effect of adrenaline, which slows nerve pulse through the heart, causing a decrease in heart rate atenolol- Tenormin metoprolol- Lopressor, Toprol XL |
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diuretics |
Act on kidneys to increase excretion of water and sodium furosemide- Lasix bumetanide- Bumex |
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Calcium channel blockers |
Block movement of calcium (required for blood vessel contraction) into myocardial cells and arterial walls, causing heart rate and blood pressure to decrease amlodipine-Norvasc diltiazem- Cardizem nifedipine- Adalat CC, Procardia |
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Nitrates |
Dilate blood vessels of the heart, causin an increase in the amount of oxygen delivered to the myocardium, and widen blood vessels of the body, allowing more blood flow to the heart 1. nitroglycerin- nitrolingual, nitrogard, Nitrostat 2. bumetanide- Bumex |
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Statins |
Lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its production in the liver by blocking the enzyme that produces it. 1. atorvastatin- Lipitor 2. simvastatin- Zocor 3. simvastatin and ezetimibe- Vytorin |
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vasodilators |
Reduce blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscle in blood vessels, particularly in the large arteries, arterioles, and large veins, which decreases vascular resistance 1. hydralazine- Apresoline 2. nitroprusside- Nitropress |
