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What are some examples of beta adrenergic blockers?
Atenolol, Propranolol, and Metoprolol.
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What are beta adrenergic blockers used for?
Anti-arrhythmic, anti-anginal, anti-hypertensive, performance anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, migraine headaches.
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What is an example of a sympathomimetic?
Epinephrine.
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What are sympathomimetics used for?
Cardiac stimulant, hemostatic, vasoconstrictor in conjunction with local anaesthetics, anti-anaphylaxis, bronchodilator (emergency).
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What are some examples of NSAIDS?
Aspirin (ASA), Acetominaphin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen.
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What are NSAIDS used for?
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, platelet inhibitor (ASA).
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What are some examples of anticoagulants?
Warfarin, Heparin.
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What are anticoagulants used for?
Pulmonary embolis, deep vein thrombosis, treatment/prevention of recurrent MI, prevention of cerebrovascular accident in individual experiencing TIAs, after angioplasty/vascular surgery, after major surgery with prolonged immobilization, severe arrhythmias, prophylactic treatment of rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease, prosthetic/damaged heart valves (Heparin is used in acute situations - and can be used for pregnant women with damaged heart valves, dialysis and maintenance of in-dwelling lines).
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What are some examples of antilipidemics?
Atorvastatin, simvastatin.
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What are antilipidemics used for?
Lower blood/cholesterol levels.
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What are some examples of ace inhibitors?
Enalapril, Ramipril.
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What are ace inhibitors used for?
Antihypertensive, preserve kidney function in diabetic.
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What are some examples of Angiotensin II receptor blockers?
Losartan.
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What are Angiotensin II receptor blockers used for?
Antihypertensive.
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What are some examples of calcium channel blockers?
Nifedipine, Amlodipine.
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What are calcium channel blockers used for?
Antihypertensive, anti-anginal (prophylaxis), anti-arrhythmic.
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What is an example of an antinanginal vasodilator?
Nitroglycerin.
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What are antinanginal vasodilators used for?
Angina (prophylaxis or acute).
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