Coronary Heart Disease (CAD) : Drugs
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Drugs could include:
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abciximab
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Reopro
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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Quinapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Perindopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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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.
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Ramipril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Lovastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; a dihydropyridine derivative with an intrinsically long duration of action.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the
body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.
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NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
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Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name " aspirin " was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
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Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever . Purpose Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains- headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds and flu.
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Common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonprescription drug used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin or ASA, is a white, odorless medication available without a doctor ' s prescription, generally in tablet form.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing
substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
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Atenolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Benazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Captopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Nicardipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nicardipine relaxes (widens)
your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.
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Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the
muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
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Cerivastatin was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2001.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is
associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
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Clofibrate is used to lower high levels of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the blood. Clofibrate is
especially good at lowering triglycerides and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) (a form of
cholesterol).
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Clopidogrel keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent
unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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Colestipol is a cholesterol-lowering drug.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
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Isradipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the
muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; a 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative.
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Antilipemic agent; fibric acid derivative.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Antilipemic agent; fibric acid derivative.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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Fluvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Fenofibrate helps reduce cholesterol and triclygerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High
levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis
(clogged arteries).
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Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High
levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis
(clogged arteries).
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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Fosinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
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Water-soluble, B complex vitamin. Prescription-only preparations are FDA-labeled for use as antilipemic agents. Do not use dietary supplement preparations and prescription-only preparations interchangeably. (See Substitution of Different Niacin Preparations under Cautions.)
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Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3 , is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
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Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3 , is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins , it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates .
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Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in
plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. Niacin is also
present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine-derivative.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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Nisoldipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nisoldipine relaxes
(widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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Nitroglycerin is a medicine that helps relax the blood vessels leading to the heart. It is used to prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
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Amlodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens)
the blood vessels (veins and arteries), making it easier for the heart to pump and reducing its workload.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Felodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Felodipine relaxes (widens)
your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its
workload.
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Pravastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
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Ticlopidine prevents substances in the blood, called platelets, from clustering. This helps to
prevent blood clots from forming.
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