Pharmacology: Cardiovascular and Related Medications Study Guide

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering drug names, generic equivalents, classifications, indications, and clinical considerations based on the lecture transcript.

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

A Calcium-channel blocker used for hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.

Atenolol (Tenormin)

A Beta-blocker used for hypertension, angina, arrhythmia, and some heart failure; requires checking pulse/BP and tapering chronic therapy.

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

A Proton-pump inhibitor used for acid-related disorders; delayed-release oral forms should be swallowed whole.

Carvedilol (Coreg)

A Beta-blocker drug class medication used for hypertension, angina, arrhythmia, and some heart failure.

Bisoprolol (Zebeta)

A Beta-blocker used for hypertension, angina, arrhythmia, and some heart failure.

Terazosin (Tezruly; Hytrin)

An Alpha-1 blocker used for hypertension and BPH urinary symptoms.

Doxazosin (Cardura)

An Alpha-1 blocker used for treatment of hypertension and BPH urinary symptoms.

Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)

An Alpha-1 blocker used for hypertension and BPH urinary symptoms.

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide; Aquazide H)

A Thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema.

Triamterene (Dyrenium)

A Potassium-sparing diuretic used for hypertension, edema, and potassium conservation.

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

A Potassium-sparing diuretic used for hypertension, edema, and potassium conservation.

Lisinopril (Prinivil; Zestril; Qbrelis)

An ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection; pregnancy is contraindicated.

Ramipril (Altace)

An ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection; contraindicated in pregnancy.

Enalapril (Vasotec; Epaned)

An ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection.

Methocarbamol (Carbacot; Robaxin)

A Muscle relaxant used for indications including hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection according to the transcript.

Stalevo (Levodopa; carbidopa; entacapone)

An Antiparkinson combination drug that duplicates other ACEI/ARB/aliskiren therapies.

Avalide (Hydrochlorothiazide; irbesartan)

A Thiazide/ARB combination drug used for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection.

Perindopril (Aceon)

An ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection.

Hyzaar (Hydrochlorothiazide; losartan)

A Thiazide/ARB combination drug used for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection.

ACE Inhibitor Administration Instructions

Monitor BP, renal function, and potassium; avoid potassium salt substitutes unless instructed.

Beta-blocker Administration Instructions

Check pulse/BP; taper chronic therapy rather than stopping abruptly.

ACE Inhibitor Contraindications and Interactions

Pregnancy, potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, NSAIDs, lithium, and history of angioedema.