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Vasodilator
produce relaxation of blood vessels; lowers BP
Isordil, nitroglycerin, Persantine
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Lipid-lowering Agent
reduces blood lipids
Lescol, Zetia, Mevacor, Zocor, Lipitor, Crestor, Lopid
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Inotropic agent
Increase cardiac output mainly by direct myocardial effects & some peripheral vascular effects
digoxin,Lanoxin (Cardiotonic)
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Calcium Channel Blocker
block calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle & myocardium; dilate coronary arteries; treatment of HTN
Norvasc, diltiazem, Procardia
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Beta Blocker
block the effects of the sympathetic nervous system; management of hypertension, angina, CHF, glaucoma
Tenormin,Lopressor, Corgard, Timoptic, Inderal, Zebeta
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Antihypertensive
treatment of hypertension, lowers the blood pressure
Catapress, Tenormin Lopressor, Toprol, Cardizem, Procardia, Coreg, Vasotec, Zestril
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Antiarrhythmic
suppression of cardiac arrhythmias
lidocaine, quinidine, Pronestyl, verapamil, amiodarone
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Antianginal
increases blood flow to Coronary arteries, resulting in complete or partial relief of symptoms
Isordil, nitroglycerin, Procardia, verapamil
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
lowers the blood pressure by blocking the conversion of Angiotensin i to Angiotensinii
Capoten, Zestril, Altace, Accupril, Vasotec
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