Cardiovascular System

Drugs affecting the heart, blood vessels, and circulation.

78 drugs target this system

Drugs Targeting Cardiovascular System

Lisinopril

Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis

FDA Approved

Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and improve survival after myocardial infarction.

ACE InhibitorsSmall Molecule
Indications: Hypertension, Heart Failure...

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

FDA Approved

Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. One of the most prescribed medications worldwide.

StatinsSmall Molecule
Indications: Hyperlipidemia, Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease...

Amlodipine

Norvasc, Istin, Amlong

FDA Approved

Inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in peripheral arterial vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.

Calcium Channel BlockersSmall Molecule
Indications: Hypertension, Chronic stable angina...

Metoprolol

Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Betaloc

FDA Approved

Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. Reduces heart rate, myocardial contractility, and cardiac output, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand.

Beta BlockersSmall Molecule
Indications: Hypertension, Angina pectoris...

Losartan

Cozaar, Lortaan

FDA Approved

Selectively blocks binding of angiotensin II to AT1 receptors, producing vasodilation, reduced aldosterone secretion, and decreased blood pressure.

ARBsSmall Molecule
Indications: Hypertension, Diabetic nephropathy (type 2 diabetes)...

Hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide, HydroDIURIL

FDA Approved

Thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema by reducing sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys.

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Indications: Hypertension, Edema (heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis)...

Simvastatin

Zocor, FloLipid

FDA Approved

Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.

StatinsSmall Molecule
Indications: Primary hyperlipidemia, Mixed dyslipidemia...

Rosuvastatin

Crestor, Ezallor

FDA Approved

Rosuvastatin is a potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.

StatinsSmall Molecule
Indications: Primary hyperlipidemia, Mixed dyslipidemia...

Atenolol

Tenormin

FDA Approved

Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain arrhythmias.

Beta BlockersSmall Molecule
Indications: Hypertension, Angina pectoris...

Furosemide

Lasix

FDA Approved

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.

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Indications: Edema associated with heart failure, Edema of renal or hepatic origin...

Warfarin

Coumadin, Jantoven

FDA Approved

Warfarin is an oral vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant used to prevent and treat thromboembolic disorders such as venous thromboembolism and stroke in atrial fibrillation.

AnticoagulantsSmall Molecule
Indications: Venous thromboembolism treatment and prophylaxis, Atrial fibrillation...

Clopidogrel

Plavix

FDA Approved

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.

AntiplateletsSmall Molecule
Indications: Acute coronary syndrome, Recent myocardial infarction...

Aspirin

Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin

OTC

Aspirin is a salicylate NSAID with analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antiplatelet properties, widely used for pain, fever, and cardiovascular prevention.

NSAIDsSmall Molecule
Indications: Mild to moderate pain, Fever...

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