Cardiovascular Agents
Medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, and circulation.
78 drugs in this class
Sub-classes
Drugs in Cardiovascular Agents
Lisinopril
Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis
Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and improve survival after myocardial infarction.
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. One of the most prescribed medications worldwide.
Amlodipine
Norvasc, Istin, Amlong
Inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in peripheral arterial vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
Metoprolol
Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Betaloc
Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. Reduces heart rate, myocardial contractility, and cardiac output, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand.
Losartan
Cozaar, Lortaan
Selectively blocks binding of angiotensin II to AT1 receptors, producing vasodilation, reduced aldosterone secretion, and decreased blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide, HydroDIURIL
Thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema by reducing sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Simvastatin
Zocor, FloLipid
Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
Rosuvastatin
Crestor, Ezallor
Rosuvastatin is a potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Atenolol
Tenormin
Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain arrhythmias.
Furosemide
Lasix
Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic used to treat fluid overload and edema associated with heart failure, renal disease, and hepatic cirrhosis, and to manage hypertension.
Warfarin
Coumadin, Jantoven
Warfarin is an oral vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant used to prevent and treat thromboembolic disorders such as venous thromboembolism and stroke in atrial fibrillation.
Clopidogrel
Plavix
Clopidogrel is a thienopyridine antiplatelet agent used to reduce atherothrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome, recent myocardial infarction or stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.
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