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Cardiac glycosides
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Used for CHF. Mechanism of action, strengthen heartbeat.
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Cardiac glycosides Mechanism of action
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Strengthen heartbeat
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Cardiovascular Drugs
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4 Groups. Anti-anginals (for chest pain), Anticoagulants, Antiarrhythmics (correct irregular heartbeats), Anti-lipemic agents (lowers cholesterol or triglycerides)
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Types of Antihypertensives
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4 Groups. ACE inhibitors. Calcium channel blockers. Beta adrenergic blockers or beta blockers. Diuretics.
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What are ACE inhibitors
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Angiotensin converting enzymes used for mild to moderate hypertension.
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ACE inhibitors Mechanism of action
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Works in the kidneys (inhibit angiotensin I to angiotensin II).
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ACE Inhibitors Side effects
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Rash, Low taste perception, severe hypotension, Hyperkalemia, Cough or nasal congestion.
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Capoten (trade) ACE Inhibitor
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Captopril (generic) ACE Inhibitor
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Vasotec (trade) (Q2) ACE Inhibitor
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Enalapril (generic) (Q2) ACE Inhibitor
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Lotensin (trade) ACE Inhibitor
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Benazeperil (generic) ACE Inhibitor
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ACE Inhibitors. Drugs
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Capoten-captopril, Vasotec-enalpril, Lotensin-benazepril
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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker drugs
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Cozaar-losartin. Diovan-valsartan.
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Cozaar (trade) Angiotensin Receptor Blocker drugs
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Losartin (generic) Angiotensin Receptor Blocker drugs
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Diovan (trade) Angiotensin Receptor Blocker drugs
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Valsartan (generic) Angiotensin Receptor Blocker drugs
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Beta Blockers. Contraindications/sever caution.
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Bronchial asthma, CHF, heart block, bradycardia. COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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