Classification of Medications Pt. 1 Cardiovascular System medication

What is cardiovascular Medication used for?

Hypertension, congestive heart failure, and after post-myocardial infarction

What are the side effects?

Dry and unproductive cough, angioedema, hypertension

What is the suffix of cardiovascular?

-pril

What does “ACE” stand for?

Angiotensin Converting Enzymes Inhibitors

Define ACE Inhibitors

Relaxes and widens blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and lowering blood pressure

What does angioedema mean?

Swelling of the face, throat, and tongue

What does post-myocarditis infarction mean?

After heart attack

Benazepril

Lotensin

Captopril

Capoten

Enalapril

Vasotec

Lisinopril

Prinivil

Lisinopril

Zestril

Quinapril

Accupril

Ramipril

Altace