Cardiovascular Drug Class

Cardiovascular Drug Class medications, indications, and side effects for PTCE top 200 drugs

ACE Inhibitors

- Medications

Benazepril (Lotensin), Lisinopril (Zestril), Ramipril (Altace), Enalapril (Vasotec)

ACE Inhibitors

-Indication

used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

ACE Inhibitors

- Side Effects

dry cough, elevated potassium levels, low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue.

ARBs

-Medications

Irbesartan (Avapro), Losartan (Cozaar), Olmesartan (Benicar), Valsartan (Diovan)

ARBs

-Indication

used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, particularly in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors.

ARBs

-Side Effects

dizziness, elevated potassium levels, low blood pressure, and potential kidney issues.

Beta Blockers

-Medications

Atenolol (Tenormin), Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor), Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL), Propranolol (Inderal), Carvedilol (Coreg), Nebivolol (Bystolic)

Beta Blockers

- Side Effects

slow heart rate, low blood pressure

Beta Blockers

- Indication

used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

Calcium Channel Blockers

-Medications

Amlodipine (Norvasc), Diltiazem (Cardizem), Verapamil (Calan, Verelan), Nifedipine (Procardia), Amlodopine/Benazepril (Lotrel)

Calcium Channel Blockers

-Indication

used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain arrhythmias.

Calcium Channel Blockers

-Side Effects

Low blood pressure

Alpha Agonists

-Medications

Clonidine (Catapres), Guanfacine (Intuniv)

Alpha Agonists

-Indications

used to treat Hypertension and ADHD

Alpha Agonists

-Side Effects

hypotension

Diuretics

-Indications

used for hypertension and heart failure

Diuretics

-Medications

Chlorthidone (Thalitone), Furosemide (Lasix), Hydrochlorthiazide (Microzide), HCTZ/Triamterene (Dyazide), Spironolactone (Aldactone), Lispinipril/HCTZ (Zestoretic), Losartan/HCTZ (Hyzaar), Valsartan/HCTZ (Diovan HCT)

Diuretics

-Side Effects

hypotension, electrolyte changes

Vasodilators

-Indications

used to treat angina and heart failure

Vasodilators

-Side Effects

Hypotension, headache

Vasodilators

-Medications

Hydralazine (Apresoline), Isosorbide Mononitrate (Imdur), Nitroglycerin Sublingual (Nitrostat), Nitroglycerin Transdermal (Nitro-Dur)

Cardiac Glycosides

-Indications

used for heart failure and atrial fibrillation

Cardiac Glycosides

-Side Effects

Digoxin Toxicity

Cardiac Glycosides

-Medications

Digoxin (Digitek)

Anti-Arrhythmic

-Medications

Amiodarone (Coradrone)

Anti-Arrhythmic

-Indication

Used to treat and prevent irregular heartbeats

Anti-Arrhythmic

-Side Effects

Arrythmias

Antiplatelet

-Medications

Aspirin (Ecotrin), Clopidogrel (Plavix), Ticagrelor (Brilinta)

Antiplatelet

-Indication

Used to reduce the risk of blood clots and prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Antiplatelet

-Side Effects

Bleeding and bruising

Anticoagulants

-Indication

Used to prevent and treat blood clots, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Anticoagulants

-Side Effects

bleeding, bruising, and gastrointestinal issues.

Anticoagulants

-Medications

Apixaban (Eliquis), Dabigatron (Pradaxa), Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Warfarin (Coumadin), Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

Antithrombotics

-Medications

Alteplase or t-PA (Activase)

Antithrombotics

-Indication

used for blood clots and stroke prevention and treatment.

Antithrombotics

-Side Effects

bleeding and bruising

HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors

-Medications

Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Simvastatin (Zocor), Rosuvastatin (Crestor), Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin (Pravachol)

HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors

-Indication

used for high cholesterol management and reduction of cardiovascular events.

HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors

-Side Effects

Muscle pain and kidney issues

Fibrates

-Indication

high cholesterol

Fibrates

-Side Effects

gastrointestinal issues and muscle pain.

Fibrates

-Medications

Fenofibrate (Tricor), Fenofibric Acid (Trilipix), Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

Misc. Drugs that Modify Cholesterol

Ezetimibe (Zetia), Ezetemibe/Simvistatin (Vytorin), Omega 3 fatty acids (Lovaza), Niacin (Niaspan)

ESA

-Indication

Anemia

ESA

-Medications

Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit), Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)

ESA

-Side Effects

Blood clots and cancer risk