Cardiovascular Agents Pt 1
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Sarah's doctor prescribed “Pacerone.” What is the generic name of this medication?

  • Amiodarone (correct)
  • Clopidogrel
  • Atenolol
  • Carvedilol

What is the therapeutic classification of amiodarone (Pacerone)?

  • Beta Blocker
  • ACE Inhibitor
  • Antiarrhythmic (correct)
  • Diuretic

What is the main indication for amiodarone?

  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Arrhythmias (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Heart Failure

James asked about the therapeutic classification of his medication Norvasc. What would you tell him?

<p>Calcium Channel Blocker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Norvasc?

<p>Amlodipine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jeffrey is taking Eliquis. What is the generic name of this medication?

<p>Apixaban (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic classification of apixaban?

<p>Factor Xa Inhibitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indication for Eliquis?

<p>Anticoagulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic classification of atenolol?

<p>Beta Blocker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lily asked about the main indication for Tenormin. What is the correct answer?

<p>Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of atenolol?

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What is the generic name of Lipitor?

<p>Atorvastatin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic classification of atorvastatin?

<p>HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indication for atorvastatin?

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What is the generic name of Lotensin?

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What is the therapeutic classification of benazepril?

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What is the main indication for benazepril?

<p>Hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indication for Coreg?

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What is the generic name of Hygroton?

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What is the therapeutic classification of chlorthalidone?

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What is the main indication for Thalitone?

<p>Hypertension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Catapres?

<p>Clonidine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic classification of clonidine?

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What is the main indication for clonidine?

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What is the generic name of Plavix?

<p>Clopidogrel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic classification of diltiazem?

<p>Calcium Channel Blocker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indication for diltiazem?

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Generic name of Pacerone

Amiodarone

Therapeutic class of Amiodarone

Antiarrhythmic

Main use of Amiodarone

Treating arrhythmias

Generic name of Norvasc

Amlodipine

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Therapeutic class of Norvasc

Calcium channel blocker

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Main use of Amlodipine

High blood pressure (hypertension)

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Generic name of Eliquis

Apixaban

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Therapeutic class of Apixaban

Factor Xa inhibitor

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Main use of Apixaban

Preventing blood clots

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Therapeutic class of Atenolol

Beta blocker

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Main use of Atenolol

High blood pressure

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Brand name of Atenolol

Tenormin

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Generic name of Lipitor

Atorvastatin

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Therapeutic class of Atorvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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Main use of Atorvastatin

Lowering cholesterol

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Generic name of Lotensin

Benazepril

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Therapeutic class of Benazepril

ACE inhibitor

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Main use of Benazepril

High blood pressure

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Therapeutic class of Carvedilol

Antihypertensive

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Brand Name of Carvedilol

Coreg

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Main use of Carvedilol

High Blood Pressure

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Generic name of Hygroton

Chlorthalidone

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Therapeutic class of Chlorthalidone

Thiazide diuretic

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Main use of Chlorthalidone

High blood pressure

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Generic name of Catapres

Clonidine

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Therapeutic Class of Clonidine

α2-Adrenergic Agonist

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Main use of Clonidine

High Blood Pressure

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Generic name of Plavix

Clopidogrel

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Therapeutic Class of Clopidogrel

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

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Main use of Clopidogrel

Preventing blood clots

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Generic name of Cardizem

Diltiazem

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Therapeutic Class of Diltiazem

Calcium channel blocker

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Main use of Diltiazem

High blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms

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Generic name of Vasotec

The chemical name of the drug, regardless of the brand name. In this case, it's Enalapril.

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Main indication for Vasotec

The primary reason for using Vasotec is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Brand name of ezetimibe

The name under which the drug is marketed. In this case, it's Zetia.

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Therapeutic class of ezetimibe

The category ezetimibe belongs to, which is cholesterol absorption inhibitors. These drugs block the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines, thereby lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.

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Main indication for Zetia

The primary use of Zetia is to treat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).

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Generic name for Tricor

The chemical name, independent of the brand name, is Fenofibrate.

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Therapeutic class of fenofibrate

Fenofibrate is classified as a PPARα activator. This class of drugs helps regulate the production and breakdown of fats in the body, contributing to lower cholesterol levels.

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Main use of Tricor

The main indication for Tricor is to treat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).

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Generic name for Lasix

The chemical name of the drug, independent of the brand name, is Furosemide.

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Therapeutic class of furosemide

Furosemide is classified as a loop diuretic. These drugs increase urine output by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys.

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Main indication for Lasix

The primary reason for using Lasix is to treat edema (swelling due to fluid retention).

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Generic name of Intuniv

The chemical name of the drug, independent of the brand name, is Guanfacine.

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Therapeutic class of guanfacine

Guanfacine belongs to the class of drugs called alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. These drugs stimulate alpha-2 receptors in the brain, which lowers blood pressure.

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Main indication for Intuniv

The main use of Intuniv is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Brand name of hydralazine

The name under which the drug is marketed. In this case, it's Apresoline.

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Therapeutic class of hydralazine

Hydralazine is classified as a peripheral vasodilator. These drugs work by relaxing blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood pressure.

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Main indication for hydralazine

The primary use of hydralazine is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Generic name of Microzide

The chemical name of the drug, independent of the brand name, is Hydrochlorothiazide.

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Therapeutic class of hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. These drugs increase urine output by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys, leading to lower blood pressure.

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Main indication for Microzide

The main use of Microzide is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Generic name of Zestril

The chemical name of the drug, independent of the brand name, is Lisinopril.

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Therapeutic class of lisinopril

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. These drugs block the production of a substance that narrows blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.

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Main indication for Prinivil

The primary use of Prinivil is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Generic name of Cozaar

The chemical name of the drug, independent of the brand name, is Losartan.

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Therapeutic class of losartan

Losartan is classified as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. These drugs block the action of a hormone that narrows blood vessels, ultimately leading to lower blood pressure.

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Main indication for Cozaar

The primary use of Cozaar is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Brand name of lovastatin

The name under which the drug marketed. In this case, it's Mevacor.

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Main indication for lovastatin

The primary use of lovastatin is to treat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).

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Generic name of Lopressor

The chemical name of the drug, independent of the brand name, is Metoprolol.

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Therapeutic class of metoprolol

Metoprolol is classified as a beta blocker. These drugs block the action of hormones that increase heart rate and blood pressure, thereby lowering blood pressure.

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Main indication for Toprol-XL

The main use of Toprol-XL is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Brand name of nebivolol

The name under which the drug marketed. In this case, it's Bystolic.

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Therapeutic class of nebivolol

Nebivolol is a beta-adrenergic blocker (B1 selective). These drugs block the action of hormones that increase heart rate and blood pressure, specifically targeting the beta-1 receptors in the heart, leading to lower blood pressure.

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Main indication for nebivolol

The primary use of nebivolol medicine is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Study Notes

Medications and Their Classifications

  • Amiodarone (Pacerone, Cordarone): Generic name: Amiodarone. Therapeutic classification: Antiarrhythmic. Main indication: Arrhythmias.
  • Amlodipine (Norvasc): Generic name: Amlodipine. Therapeutic classification: Calcium Channel Blocker. Main indication: Hypertension.
  • Apixaban (Eliquis): Generic name: Apixaban. Therapeutic classification: Factor Xa Inhibitor. Main indication: Anticoagulation.
  • Atenolol (Tenormin): Generic name: Atenolol. Therapeutic classification: Beta Blocker. Main indication: Hypertension.
  • Atorvastatin (Lipitor): Generic name: Atorvastatin. Therapeutic classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor. Main indication: Hyperlipidemia.
  • Benazepril (Lotensin): Generic name: Benazepril. Therapeutic classification: ACE Inhibitor. Main indication: Hypertension.
  • Carvedilol (Coreg): Therapeutic classification: Antihypertensive.
  • Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone): Generic name: Chlorthalidone. Therapeutic classification: Thiazide Diuretic. Main indication: Hypertension.
  • Clonidine (Catapres): Therapeutic classification: α2-Adrenergic Agonist. Main Indication: Hypertension
  • Clopidogrel (Plavix): Generic name: Clopidogrel. Therapeutic classification: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor. Main indication: Prevention of blood clots.
  • Diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia): Generic name: Diltiazem. Therapeutic classification: Calcium Channel Blocker. Main indication: Hypertension.

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