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Cardiac meds list with examples and notes
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(angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) OR
(angiotensin II receptor antagonists) These medications block stress hormones and relieve stress on the heart’s pumping action. They improve symptoms and reduce hospitalizations for patients with heart failure.
A dry, non-productive cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors.
Don’t use potassium supplements or salt substitutes without first asking your healthcare providers.
These control irregular heartbeats — and maintain a normal heart rate and rhythm.
(“blood thinners”)
These cause your blood to take longer to clot, which can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks that can occur when blood clots get stuck in small blood vessels.
Call your healthcare provider if you notice bleeding from your gums, or blood in your urine or stools.
(blood pressure medication)
These are commonly used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
As with any drug, don’t stop using blood pressure medication without first asking your healthcare provider.
These medications are often prescribed to treat angina, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythms. They:
The medications in this category work in different ways. Depending on which one you’re taking, lipid medications can lower your levels of cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides — as well as treat abnormally low levels of HDL cholesterol.
right away if you have any unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or cramps.
These are commonly used to prevent, reduce, or relieve angina pain. They work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart — while reducing the blood pressure that your heart has to pump against.
These are commonly prescribed after a cardiac procedure or surgery.
dizziness or drowsiness.
These are commonly prescribed to offset loss of potassium from the body, which can occur with the use of some diuretic medications.
These make bowel movements easier. They are commonly prescribed after heart surgery to prevent straining and to get your digestive system functioning normally again.
*Generic drug names are listed in lowercase letters.