200 Drug Classifications & Memorization

Lisonopril

(Prinivil, Zestril) ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzymes for hypotension) ACE inhibited → angiotensin 2 inhibited → vasoconstriction + lower aldosterone → lower water retention → lower BP

Enalapril

(Vasotec) ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzymes for hypotension) ACE inhibited → angiotensin 2 inhibited → vasoconstriction + lower aldosterone → lower water retention → lower BP

Ramipril

(Altace) ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzymes for hypotension) ACE inhibited → angiotensin 2 inhibited → vasoconstriction + lower aldosterone → lower water retention → lower BP

Benazepril

(Lotensin) ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzymes for hypotension) ACE inhibited → angiotensin 2 inhibited → vasoconstriction + lower aldosterone → lower water retention → lower BP

Lisinopril + Hydrochlorothiazide

(Zestoretic) ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzymes for hypotension) ACE inhibited → angiotensin 2 inhibited → HCTZ + lower aldosterone → higher water excretion → lower blood volume → lower BP

Ilbesartan

(Avapro) Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) for hypertension AT1 receptor blocked → Ang 2 can’t cause vasoconstriction/aldosterone release → lower vasoconstriction + lower retention → lower BP

Olmesartan

(Benicar) Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) for hypertension AT1 receptor blocked → Ang 2 can’t cause vasoconstriction/aldosterone release → lower vasoconstriction + lower retention → lower BP

Losartan

(Cozaar) Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) for hypertension AT1 receptor blocked → Ang 2 can’t cause vasoconstriction/aldosterone release → lower vasoconstriction + lower retention → lower BP

Valsartan

(Diovan) Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) for hypertension AT1 receptor blocked → Ang 2 can’t cause vasoconstriction/aldosterone release → lower vasoconstriction + lower retention → lower BP

Nebivolol hydrochloride

(Bystolic) Beta 1 receptors are found in the heart. For hypertension and angina. Beta 1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist (selective) - a type of Beta blocker B1 blocked in the heart → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → lower BP

Propranolol

(Inderal) Beta 1 receptors are found in the heart. For hypertension and angina. Beta 1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist (selective) - a type of Beta blocker B1 blocked in the heart → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → lower BP

Metoprolol tartrate

(Lopressor,Toprol XL) Beta 1 receptors are found in the heart. For hypertension and angina. Beta 1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist (selective) - a type of Beta blocker B1 blocked in the heart → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → lower BP

Atenolol

(Tenormin) Beta 1 receptors are found in the heart. For hypertension and angina. Beta 1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist (selective) - a type of Beta blocker B1 blocked in the heart → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → lower BP

Carvedilol

(Corey) Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptor Blocker for hypertension, CHF, and angina B1 blocked → lower HR and contractility → vasodilation → lower BP

Dilitiazem

(Cardizem) Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) for hypertension and angina Ca2+ channels blocked in the heart → lower Ca2+ entry → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → BP

Verapamil

(Canal, Verelan) Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) for hypertension and angina Ca2+ channels blocked in the heart → lower Ca2+ entry → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → BP

Amlodipine

(Norvasc) Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) for hypertension and angina Ca2+ channels blocked in the heart → lower Ca2+ entry → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → BP

Amlodipine best late+benazpril hydrochloride

(Lotrel) Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) for hypertension and angina Ca2+ channels blocked in the heart → lower Ca2+ entry → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → BP CCB+ACE inhibitor

Nifedipine

(Procardia) Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) for hypertension and angina Ca2+ channels blocked in the heart → lower Ca2+ entry → lower HR and contractility → lower cardiac output → BP

Clonidine

(Catapres) Alpha 2 Receptor Agonist A2 stimulated in the brain → lower sympathetic outflow → lower HR and vasoconstriction → lower BP

Hydralazine

(Apresoline) vasodilator