Antihypertensives
This class of drugs includes Lisinopril and Enalapril, which work by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
What are ACE inhibitors?
Heart failure drugs improve symptoms by enhancing cardiac output and reducing fluid overload. This drug is specifically used to increase the force of heart contractions and must be monitored closely for toxicity.
What is digoxin?
This loop diuretic is commonly used to treat edema associated with heart failure.
What is Furosemide?
This drug is a direct oral anticoagulant used to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
What is Apixaban?
This statin is often prescribed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is Atorvastatin?
A common beta-blocker used to manage hypertension and angina.
What is Metoprolol?
Digoxin should be held if the patient's heart rate is below this threshold.
What is 60 beats per minute?
A thiazide diuretic often prescribed for hypertension.
What is Hydrochlorothiazide?
A commonly used anticoagulant that requires regular INR monitoring.
What is Warfarin?
A statin known for its ability to lower LDL cholesterol.
What is Simvastatin?
This calcium channel blocker is often prescribed for hypertension and angina.
What is Amlodipine?
Beta-blockers help manage heart failure by reducing heart rate and this type of cardiac workload.
What is myocardial oxygen demand?
This antidote is used to reverse the effects of heparin in case of overdose.
What is protamine sulfate?
This low molecular weight heparin is used for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
What is Enoxaparin?
This statin is used for patients with high cholesterol and has a long half-life.
What is Rosuvastatin?
Lisinopril works by inhibiting this enzyme, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
What is angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)?
Heart failure drugs are prescribed to improve symptoms such as shortness of breath and this other symptom.
What is edema?
Nitroglycerin is primarily used to relieve this type of chest pain.
What is angina?
This form of heparin can be administered subcutaneously for prophylaxis.
What is low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)?
Gemfibrozil can cause gastrointestinal disturbances and this type of muscle-related side effect.
What is myopathy?
Losartan blocks these receptors, preventing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion.
What are angiotensin II receptors?
Beta-blockers help manage heart failure by reducing heart rate and this type of cardiac workload.
What is myocardial oxygen demand?
This form of nitroglycerin is placed under the tongue for rapid relief of angina.
What is sublingual nitroglycerin?
Heparin dosage is often adjusted based on this laboratory test.
What is activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)?
Atorvastatin works by inhibiting this enzyme, which plays a key role in cholesterol synthesis.
What is HMG-CoA reductase?