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furosemide (Lasix) |
inhibits sodium and water reobsorbtion from loop of henle. Causes potassium, magnesium and calcium excretion |
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hydrochlorothizide (Diuril) |
Acts on renal tubules by promoting sodium, potassium, and water secretion |
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spironolactone (Aldactone) |
to increase urine output and treat fluid overload in HF and hepatic cirrhosis. Acts on distal renal tubules to promote sodium and water excretion and potassium retention.
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triamterene(Dyrenium) |
used to treat edema and hypokalemia(low potassium) this diuretic spares potassium and increses the excretion of magnesium |
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captopril (Capoten) |
decreases BP and decreases preload and after load in HF. Suppresses RAAS system and prevents conversion of angiotensin I and angiotensin II |
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valsartan (Diovan) |
to treat high BP by causing vasodilation and inhibiting angiotensin II |
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mannitol (Osmitril) |
Used to treat oliguria and decrease ICP by raising osmotic pressure of fluid in renal tubules. |
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digoxin (Lanoxin) |
used to treat HF and artrial fibrillation due to increased fluids by inhibiting sodium-potassium ATPase, promoting increased force of cardiac contraction and increased CO and tissue perfusion. decreases ventricular rate. |
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digoxin immune FAB (Digibind) |
Given to treat overdose of Digoxin by binding with the drug digoxin to form complex molecules that are excreted in urine causing digoxin to not be able to act on its receptor site for therapeutic use. Gangs up on digoxin and binds with it to leave the body. |
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nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) |
used to treat chest pain (angina pectoris) by decreasing myocardial demand for oxygen and decreasing preload by dilating veins indirectly decreasing afterload *Variant, unstable pain |
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diltiazem (Cardizem) |
Used to treat angina pectoris that has a hypotensive effect . Kidney function needs to be monitored on this. *variant, stable pain |
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amidarone (Cordarone) |
prolongs repolarization to treat emergency ventricular dysrhythmias usually with a loading dose. Prolongs cardiac cell activity |
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acebutolol (Sectral) |
to aid in the treatment of recurrent stable ventricular dysrhythmias, angina pectoris, and high BP by blocking beta 1 receptors in the cardiac tissues.` |
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lidocaine (Xylocaine) |
used for acute ventricular dysrhythmias following an MI and cardiac surgery by slowing conduction velocity and decreasing action potentials. |
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metoprolol (Lopressor) |
decreases BP, HR and AV conduction by blocking beta I receptors and reducing CO * Stable, classic angina |
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prazosin (Minipress) |
decreases BP, cardiac preload and afterload by blocking the adrenergic receptor causing peripheral blood vessels to dilate. |
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heparin (Lipo-Heparin)-protamine |
prevents thombi and clot formation by preventing conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and prothrombin to thrombin by enhancing inhibitory effects of antithrombin II (anticoagulant*) |
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warfarin(Coumadin) |
prevents blood clotting by depressing hepatic synthesis of vit K clotting factors |
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Protamine |
Used to treat heparin OD.Heparin antagonist that binds with heparin making it ineffective. |
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clopidogrel (Plavix) |
Used to reduce the risk of stoke, MI by decreasing platelet aggregation and preventing a second event. Antiplatelet |
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Vit K |
Antidote for warfarin OD by promoting liver synthesis of clotting factors. Takes 24 -48 hrs to be effective. makes blood thicker |
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ateplase tPA ( Activase) |
Lysis (breaking up) of thrombi in MI and pulmonary emboli (life threatening) by digesting the fibrin matrix of clots by promoting plasminogen to plasmin. (THROMBOLYTIC) |
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atorvastin(Lipitor) |
used to treat hypercholesterolemia(high cholesterol in blood) by decreasing cholesterol levels and LDL and increased HDLS. reduces cholesterol synthesis |
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cilostazol (Pletal) |
Inhibits platelet aggregation and vasodilates that may be used for intermittent claudication |
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resuvastation (Crestor) |
To decrease cholesterol levels and to decrease serum lipids, especially LDL and triglycerides |
