Cardiovascular System Meds

Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors indications

-Hypertension

-Congestive heart failure

-Post-myocardial infarction (heart attack)

ACE inhibitors ADRs

-dry and unproductive cough

-angiodema (swelling of face, throat, tongue)

-hypotension

Common ACE inhibitors (-pril suffix)

-Benazepril (Lotensin)

-Captopril (Capoten)

-Enalapril (Vasotec)

-Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

-Quinapril (Accupril)

-Ramipril (Altace)

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) Indications

-Hypertension

-Congestive heart failure

-Post-myocardial infarction (heart attack)

ARBs ADRs

-dry cough (less than ACEIs)

-angiodema

-fatigue

Common ARBs (-sartan suffix)

-Condesartan (Atacand)

-Irbesartan (Avapro)

-Losartan (Cozaar)

-Olmesartan (Benicar)

-Telmisartan (Micardis)

-Valsartan (Diovan)

Antiarrhythmic agents Indications

abnormal heart rhythm due to atrial and ventricular fibrillation

Common antiarrhythmics

-Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)

-Flecainide (Tambacar)

-Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

-Quinidine (Quinalan)

-Propafenone (Rythmol)

Anticoagulants Indications

prevent formation of blood clots and reduce risk of recurrent stroke

Anticoagulant ADRs

-bleeding

-bruising

-fatigue

Common anticoagulants

-Apixaban (Eliquis)

-Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

-Heparin

-Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

-Warfarin (Janotovan, Coumadin) — Vitamin K is antidote

Antiplatelet agents indication

prevent platelets from sticking together reducing risk of recurrent heart attack, stroke, or angina

Antiplatelet agents ADRs

-bleeding

-bruises

-stomach irritation

Beta Blockers (BBs) Indications

-Hypertension

-Angina (Chest pain)

-Myocardial infarction

-Arrhythmias

BBs ADRs

-Atenolol (Tenormin)

-Bisoprolol (Zebeta)

-Metoprolol succinate ER (Toprol XL, Kapspargo)

-Metoprolol Tartate (Lopressor)

-Carvedilol (Coreg)

-Propanolol (Inderal)

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) Indications

-Hypertension

-Angina

-Arrhythmias

CCBs ADRs

-Peripheral Edema

-Palpitations

-Drowsiness

-Headache

Common CCBs (-dipine suffix)

-Amlodipine (Norvasc)

-Felodipine (Plendil)

-Nifedipine (Procardia)

-Diltiazem (Dilacor XR, Cardizan)

-Verapamil (Calan, Verelan)

Cardiac glycosides Indications

-congestive heart failure

-arrhythmias

Cardiac glycosides ADRs

-diarrhea

-heache

-dizziness

-vision changes

Common cardiac glycosides

digoxin (lanoxin)

Cholesterol-lowering drugs Indications

-hypercholestorolemia

-hyperglyceridemia

-reduce risk of recurrent myocardial infarction, stroke and angina

Cholestorol-lowering drugs Indications