drugs

Drugs Commonly Prescribed by Class

Medications that Affect Blood Pressure (BP)

• Beta Blockers

  • Propranolol
  • Metoprolol
  • Penbutolol
  • Labetalol

• ACE-Inhibitors

  • Lisinopril
  • Benzepril
  • Ramipril

• Calcium Channel Blockers

  • Dihydropyridines:
    • Amlodipine
    • Isradipine
  • Nondihydropyridines:
    • Diltiazem
    • Nifedipine

• Diuretics

  • Thiazide:
    • Indapamide
  • Loop:
    • Furosemide
  • Potassium Sparing:
    • Eplerenone
  • Mineralocorticoid Receptor Blockers:
    • Spironolactone

Medications that Support Cardiac Function

• Nitrates & Nitrites

  • Nitroglycerine
  • Isosorbide Mononitrate
  • Isosorbide Dinitrate

• Cardiac Glycosides

  • Digoxin
  • Ouabain
  • Oleandrin
  • Bufalin

Antilipemic Agents

• Bile Acid Sequestrants

  • Cholestyramine

• Fibric Acid Sequestrants

  • Fenofibrate

• Statins

  • Atorvastatin

• Nicotinic Acid

  • Niacin

Medications that Support Respiratory Function

• Bronchodilators
  • Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists
    • LAMA (Long-acting Muscarinic Antagonists):
    • Glycopyrronium
    • Tiotropium
    • SAMA (Short-acting Muscarinic Antagonists):
    • Ipratropium
  • Beta2 Agonists
    • LABA (Long-acting Beta Agonists):
    • Salmeterol
    • Formoterol
    • SABA (Short-acting Beta Agonists):
    • Albuterol
    • Terbutaline
  • Xanthine Derivatives
    • Long Acting:
    • Theophylline
    • Oxtriphylline
    • Short Acting:
    • Aminophylline