what each 36 drug does

Albuterol?

Quickly opens the airways during an asthma attack.

Ipratropium?

Opens airways, especially for people with COPD.

Theophylline?

Keeps airways relaxed over time.

Budesonide?

Inhaled steroid that prevents airway inflammation.

Montelukast?

Helps prevent asthma and allergy symptoms.

Omalizumab?

Injection that reduces allergic asthma reactions.

Prednisone?

Oral steroid that reduces inflammation during flare-ups.

Clonidine?

Lowers BP by reducing signals from the brain that raise it.

Propranolol?

Slows the heart and also blocks receptors in the lungs.

Metoprolol?

Slows the heart more selectively than propranolol.

Bethanechol?

Stimulates the bladder to help someone urinate.

Atropine?

Raises a dangerously slow heart rate.

Hydrochlorothiazide?

Removes extra water to lower BP.

Furosemide?

Removes fluid quickly, including fluid in the lungs.

Spironolactone?

Removes fluid while KEEPING POTASSIUM.

Mannitol?

Pulls fluid out of the brain or eye to reduce pressure.

Nitroglycerin?

Quickly relieves chest pain by widening blood vessels.

Ranolazine?

Helps prevent ongoing angina; does not treat sudden chest pain.

Apixaban?

Blood thinner that prevents or treats dangerous clots.

Aspirin?

Prevents platelets from clumping; may be chewed during a suspected MI when directed.

Clopidogrel?

Prevents platelets from clumping, often after a heart event or stroke.

Lisinopril?

Lowers BP by blocking production of angiotensin II.

Losartan?

Lowers BP by blocking angiotensin II's action.

Amlodipine?

Relaxes arteries to lower BP and prevent angina.

Nifedipine?

Relaxes arteries to lower BP and prevent angina.

Hydralazine?

Directly relaxes arteries to lower BP.

Doxazosin?

Relaxes blood vessels AND helps urine flow with an enlarged prostate.

Procainamide?

Slows electrical signals to treat serious abnormal heart rhythms.

Amiodarone?

Treats serious abnormal heart rhythms.

Diltiazem?

Slows HR in atrial fibrillation or flutter.

Adenosine?

Briefly pauses electrical conduction to stop certain sudden fast rhythms.

Digoxin?

Helps the heart pump and slows HR in atrial fibrillation.

Sacubitril/valsartan?

Helps people with HF live longer and avoid hospitalization.

Ivabradine?

Slows the sinus-node HR in certain people with stable HF.

Dobutamine?

Helps a weak heart pump harder in the short term.

Milrinone?

Helps a weak heart pump and relaxes blood vessels in the short term.

Epinephrine?

Treats anaphylaxis; also used in cardiac arrest and some types of shock.

Vasopressin?

Tightens blood vessels to raise BP during certain types of shock.