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Anticoagulants and what they do
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Dalteparin (Fragmin)
Danaparoid (Orgaran) Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Heparin (various) Tinzaparin (Innohep) and Warfarin (Coumadin) |
Decreases the clotting
(coagulating) ability of the blood. Sometimes called blood thinners, although they do not actually thin the blood. They do NOT dissolve existing blood clots. Used to treat certain blood vessel, heart and lung conditions. |
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Antiplatelet Agents and what they do
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Aspirin, Ticlopidine, Clopidogrel
and Dipyridamole |
Keeps blood clots from forming
by preventing blood platelets from sticking together. |
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Angiotensin-Converting
Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and what they do |
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Captopril (Capoten) Enalapril (Vasotec) Fosinopril (Monopril) Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) Moexipril (Univasc) Perindopril (Aceon) Quinapril (Accupril) Ramipril (Altace) and Trandolapril (Mavik) |
Expands blood vessels and
decreases resistance by lowering levels of angiotensin II. Allows blood to flow more easily and makes the heart's work easier or more efficient |
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Angiotensin II Receptor
Blockers (or Inhibitors) and what they do |
Candesartan (Atacand)
Eprosartan (Teveten) Irbesartan (Avapro) Losartan (Cozaar) Telmisartan (Micardis) and Valsartan (Diovan) |
Rather than lowering levels of angiotensin II (as ACE inhibitors do) angiotensin II
receptor blockers prevent this chemical from having any effects on the heart and blood vessels. This keeps blood pressure from rising. |
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Beta Blockers and what they do
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Acebutolol (Sectral)
Atenolol (Tenormin) Betaxolol (Kerlone) Bisoprolol/ hydrochlorothiazide (Ziac) Bisoprolol (Zebeta) Carteolol (Cartrol) Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) Nadolol (Corgard) Propranolol (Inderal) Sotalol (Betapace) and Timolol (Blocadren) |
Decreases the heart rate and
cardiac output, which lowers blood pressure and makes the heart beat more slowly and with less force. |
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Calcium Channel Blockers and what they do
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Amlodipine (Norvasc, Lotrel)
Bepridil (Vascor) Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac) Felodipine (Plendil) Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) Nimodipine (Nimotop) Nisoldipine (Sular) and Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan) |
Interrupts the movement of
calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. May decrease the heart’s pumping strength and relax blood vessels. |
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Diuretics and what they do
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Amiloride (Midamor)
Bumetanide (Bumex) Chlorothiazide (Diuril) Chlorthalidone (Hygroton) Furosemide (Lasix) Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Hydrodiuril) Indapamide (Lozol) and Spironolactone (Aldactone) |
Causes the body to rid itself of
excess fluids and sodium through urination. Helps to relieve the heart's workload. Also decreases the buildup of fluid in the lungs and other parts of the body, such as the ankles and legs. Different diuretics remove fluid at varied rates and through different methods. |
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Vasodilators and what they do
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Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
Nesiritide (Natrecor) Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nitrates and Minoxidil |
Relaxes blood vessels and
increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload. Prescribed to patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors (another type of medicine that relaxes the blood vessels.) Can come in pills to be swallowed, chewable tablets and as a topical application (cream). |
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Digitalis Preparations and what they do
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Lanoxin
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Increases the force of the heart's contractions, which can be beneficial in heart failure and for irregular heart beats.
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Statins and what they do
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statins,
resins and nicotinic acid (niacin), gemfibrozil and clofibrate |
Various medications can lower
blood cholesterol levels. They may be prescribed individually or in combination with other drugs. They work in the body in different ways. Some affect the liver, some work in the intestines and some interrupt the formation of cholesterol from circulating in the blood. |