Brand to Generic
Mevacor
What is lovastatin?
fenofibrate
What is TriCor or Antara?
The suffix -statin could indicate this
What is an antihyperlipidemic medication?
What are antihypertensive agents?
Norvasc
What is amlodipine?
What is losartan/hydrochlorothiazide?
metoprolol
What is Lopressor?
The suffix -pril could indicate this
What is an ACE inhibitor?
What are beta-adrenergic blockers (or beta blockers)?
Zocor
What is simvastatin?
Zebeta
What is bisoprolol?
isosorbide mononitrate
What is Imdur?
The suffix -o/lol could indicate this
What is a beta blocker medication?
These reduce blood pressure and prevent heart failure by blocking or reducing the liver production of an enzyme that constricts the blood vessels.
What are angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (or ACE inhibitors)?
Tenormin
What is atenolol?
Crestor
What is rosuvastatin?
pravastatin
What is Pravachol?
The suffix -artan could indicate this
What is an ARB medication?
Hyperlipidemia is defined as
What is elevated cholesterol, phospholipids, and/or triglycerides in the blood?
Zetia
What is ezetimibe?
Vasotec
What is enalapril?
hydralazine
What is Apresoline?
These stop calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood
What are CCBs (calcium channel blockers)?
These reduce water retention and can also be prescribed for high blood pressure
What are diuretics?
Altace
What is ramipril?