Aortic Dissection : Drugs

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Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.
Source:MULTUM
Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
Source:MULTUM
Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
Source:AHFS
Selective α- and nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Source:MULTUM
β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.
Source:MULTUM
Vasodilating and hypotensive agent.
Source:AHFS
Labetalol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Source:MULTUM
Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Source:MULTUM
Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine.
Source:AHFS
Verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Verapamil relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.
Source:MULTUM
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