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Antiarrhythmics (ACTION, INDICATIONS) |
Action: block sodium channels, reducing conduction of impulses to the heart Indications: arrhythmias (tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation) |
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Inotropics (ACTION, INDICATION) |
Action: elevated calcium levels at cell membrane of the heart, increasing strength of heart contractions Indications: heart failure, arrhythmias (tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter) |
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Anticoagulants (ACTION, INDICATIONS) |
Action: encourages antithrombin activity, which activates clotting factors Indications: unstable angina, pulmonary embolism, DVT, post myocardial infarction, evolving stroke, disseminated intravascular coagulation, open heart surgery |
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Antihypertensives DIURETICS (ACTION, INDICATIONS) |
Action: instigates arteriolar aasodilation, lowering blood blood volume and resistance in arteries - thiazide diuretics: maintenance treatment for chronic hypertension -loop (high-ceiling) diuretics: produce stronger effect than thiazides - potassium-sparing diuretics: produce weaker than thiazide but do not significantly reduce potassium levels Indications: edema, hypertension, renal disorders, cirrhosis |
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Quinidine |
Antiarrhytmic |
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Lidocaine |
Antiarrythmic |
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Digoxin |
Inotropic |
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Heparin |
Anticoagulant |
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Warfarin |
Anticoagulants |
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Hydrochlorothiazide |
Antihypertensive/ diuretic |
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Benzthiazide |
Diuretic |
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Bumetanide |
Diuretic |
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Furosemide |
Diuretic |
