Cardiovascular Drugs

potassium sparing diuretic

Thiazide combo diuretic

• NSAID
• platelet aggrigate inhibitor

• Vasodilator
• Used to treat HTN

• CCB
• Used to treat HTN, Angina and arrythmias

Used for HTN

• ACE inhibitor
• Used to treat HTN, CHF, kidney problems caused by DM and to improve survival after an MI

• Anticoagulant
• Monitor PT (9-12s)
• S/S of bleeding

Loop diuretic

Inotrope

Thiazide combo

• Helps your body produce RBC's
• Used to treat anemia

Anticoagulant

• Hydroclorothiazide
• First line diuretic for hypertensive patients

• Anti-platelet
• Used to prevent clots or MI's

Potassium

Loop Diuretic

Digitalis or Digoxin

Slows rate; increases force

Hold if HR is less than 60 or over 100

Antidysrythmic

• Used for ventricular ectopy R/T irritation
• (Local anesthetic)

Lipid lowering

• Beta Blocker
• Used for HTN and CHF
• Decrease force and rate

Anticoagulant that prevents DVT's

Potent Vasodilator

Wear gloves when administering

1 tab SL q5 mins x 3

Measured in grains

1 tab of NTG = 1/150th of a grain= 0.4mg

CCB

Anti-platelet

CCB

Anti-platelet

Antidote for Heparin OD

Thrombolytic

Beta Blocker

Thrombolytic

CCB

Antidote for Coumadin OD

Lipid lowering

Lipid Lowering