Generic Name
I am a statin and my Brand Name is Zocor.
Simvastatin
I am an anticoagulant and my generic name is enoxaparin
Lovenox
If you take this class of drugs it will releive your chest pain but it will more than likely cause a headache, palpitations, flushing, or low BP.
What is antianginal.
My goal is to thin the blood so that my patient does not have have irregular heartbeat (arrythmias). exmaples include Warfarn, Xarelto and Pradaxa
Anticoagulants
This drug class includes ARBS, ACE inhibitors and aldosterone antagonist. and we treat hypertension and heart failure
What are renin angiotensin aldosterone acting agents
I am a beta block "LOL" and my brand name is Tenormin
Atenolol
I am an oral anticoagulants and my generic name is apixaban
Eliquis
If you are taking this class of drugs you should expect the patient to have frequent urination, dehydration, dizziness, and headache.
What are diuretics.
If this class of drugs is working your cholesterol will decrease but some times the blood sugar may increase.
Statins
We block the effects of adrenaline and norepinephrine on the heart and blood vessels which result in lower BP, HF, and chest pain. The off label use would be anxiety
What are beta blockers
I am a calcium channel blocker and my brand name is Norvasc
Amlodipine
I am an antianginal and my generic name is isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur
If you are taking this class of drugs you should expect the patient to have a slow heart beat, low BP, irregular heartbeats, fatigue, cold hand and feet.
What are beta blockers
Name a drug if it is working then your heartrate will be normal.
Pacerone
This class of drug inhibits the influx of calcium into the heart and blood vessels. this action decreased muscle contraction and leads to relaxation of the blood vessel and thus lowers BP
What are calcium channel blockers
I am a diuretic and my brand name is Microzide
hydrochlorothiazide
I am a cardiovascular agent whose generic name is Digoxin
Lanoxin
If you are taking this class of drugs you should expect the patient to have lightheadedness, headache, flushing, and swelling in feet and ankles
What are calcium channel blockers
This class of drugs inhibits the reabsorption of sodium, chloride and water in the nephrons and thereby decreased BP.
What are diuretics
I am an anti platelet and my brand name is Plavix
Clopidogrel
I am a diuretic that helps pull fluid off. I am very potent therefore my doses are small. My generic is Bumetanide
Bumex
If you are taking this class of drugs you should expect the patient to have a muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, Nausea, Diarrhea.
What are statins
We increase blood flow to the heart or decrease oxygen demands. My main drug is Nitroglycerin
Antianginals