Week 5 (#42-52)

Cardiovascular and Hematology (heart, blood vessels, blood, and blood forming tissues) - Generic name, Brand name, Class, and Major/Common Uses

Pravastatin

Brand Name: Pravachol

Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Major/Common Uses: Hyperlipidemia

Propranolol

Brand Name: Inderal

Class: Non-selective Beta-Blocker with Beta-1 and Beta-2 Activity

Major/Common Uses: Hypertension; Migraine-prophylaxis

Rivaroxaban

Brand Name: Xarelto

Class: DOAC (Factor Xa Inhibitor)

Major/Common Uses: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Rosuvastatin

Brand Name: Crestor

Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Major/Common Uses: Hyperlipidemia

Sacubitril-valsartan

Brand Name: Entresto

Class: Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)

Major/Common Uses: Heart failure

Simvastatin

Brand Name: Zocor

Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Major/Common Uses: Hyperlipidemia

Spironolactone

Brand Name: Aldactone

Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone receptor antagonist

Major/Common Uses: Heart failure, hypertension

Ticagrelor

Brand Name: Brilinta

Class: Anti-platelet Agent

Major/Common Uses: Acute coronary syndrone

Valsartan

Brand Name: Diovan

Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

Major/Common Uses: Heart failure, Hypertension

Verapamil

Brand Name: Calan SR

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (Non-dihydropyridine)

Major/Common Uses: Arrhythimias

Warfarin

Brand Name: Coumadin

Class: Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist

Major/Common Uses: Anticoagulation