Adrenergic Agonists

Alpha and Beta Agonists

Alpha Specific Agonists
Beta Specific Agonists
Adrenergic Blocking Antagonist
Non-Selective Blocking Agents
Non-Selective Alpha Blocking Agents
Alpha-1 Selective Blocking Agents
Non-Selective Beta Blocking Agents

Beta-1 Selective Blocking Agents

Anticholinergic Agents
Anti Hypertension Agents
ACE Inhibitors "pril"
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers "sartan"
Calcium Channel Blockers
Vasodilators
Cardiotonic Agents(Inotropic)

Cardiac Glycoside
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
Antiarrhythmic Agents
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Other Antiarrhythmic Agents

Antianginal Agents
Nitrates
Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta Blockers "lol"
Lipid Lowering Agents

HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors "statin"

Drugs Affecting Coagulation

Antiplatelet Agents
Anticoagulants
Anemia Drugs
Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Maegaloblastic Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia

Drugs:
dobutamine, dopamine (if extravasation occurs, antidote=phentolamine 5-10mg)
clonadine(Catapres)
isoproterenol(Isuprel)

carvedilol(Coreg), Amiodarone
phentolamine
tamsulosin(Flomax)
propranolol(Inderal)

metoprolol(Lopressor)

atropine

lisinopril(Zestril), enalpril(Vasotec)
losartan(Cozaar)
diltiazem(Cardizem)
nitroprusside(Nitropress), hydralazine, nesiritide(Natrecor)

digoxin(Lanoxin)
milrinone(Primacor)

lidocaine
propranolol(Inderal)
amiodarone(Cordarone)
diltiazem(Cardizem)
Adenosine

nitroglycerin, isosorbide
diltiazem(Cardizem)
metoprolol(Lopressor), propranolol(Inderal)

atorvastatin(Lipitor), simvastatin(Zocor), lovastatin(Mevacor)

aspirin, clopidogrel(Plavix)
heparin, warfarin(Coumadin)

epoetin(Procrit)
ferrous sulfate(feosol)
Folic Acid and B12
hydroxyurea

Used For:
Sympathetic response in hypotensive state, shock, bronchospasm.
Treatment of HTN b/c it decreases sympathetic outflow from CNS. Decrease in norepinephrine.
Asthma, COPD, bradycardia. Bronchodilates, Increase HR and conductivity/contractility.
Block SNS stimulation.
Coreg=Anti HTN, HF. Decrease in HR and BP. Increase in CO. Blocks norepinephrine ar A and B sites
Amiodarone=antiarrhythmic emergency.
Antidote for extravasation of dopamine. Also, severe hypertensive reactions.

Blocks smooth muscle receptors. Used in prostatic hyperplasia(helps you pee). Vasodilation and relax
Antianginal, antiarrhythmic,anti HTN, migrane headaches. Used in MI prevention too. Beta 1 and 2.

Antianginal, anti HTN. Like Inderal used to prevent reinfarction b/c reduction in O2 demand. This is th
option for pt w/lung disease b/c it doesn't block sympathetic stimulation(dilation) of lungs.
Blockes PNS stimulation. Decrease secretions before surgery and restore cardiac rate/BP, relieve
bradycardia(1mg).

1st choice for HTN! Good for CHF too! Stops Renin-Angio-Aldos cycle before angio II(potent vasoconstr
Also some vasodilation. Dry cough is a problem and watch BNP.
HTN and CHF. Blocks at tissue level, good for pt that can't tolerate dry cough etcLow SE.
Antianginal,Anti HTN, and Antiarrhythmic. Causes vasodilation, bradycardia, reduced O2 consuption.
flushing and bad mix with grapefruit juice.

Nitropress=Reserverd for severe HTN/hypertensive emergency. Can cause headache. Hydralazine=H

HF, used with diuretic. Natrecor=decompensated HF

Indicated for HF, atrial flutter, fib, and paroxysmal atrial tach. It increases CO and renal perfusion. Na
therapeutic window(0.5-2ng/mL). Antidote for toxicity=digoxin Immune Fab(antibodies). Monitor apic
1 min before. Hold dose if >60bpm.
For HF that doesn't respond to digoxin. Stronger contractions from increased cellular calcium.
arryhthmias frequently seen and thrombocytopenia(low platelets).

Ventr

Restore normal ryhthm.

Blocks Na channels in cell membrane during an action potential. Ventricular dysrhythmias.
Beta blocker, decreases beta receptor stimulation to decrease HR, excitability, contractility.

Drug of choice for ventricular fib or pulseless ventricular tachycardia in cardiac arrest. Blocks potassiu
channels, prolongs repolarization. VERY TOXIC.

Antianginal,Anti HTN, and Antiarrhythmic. Causes vasodilation, bradycardia, reduced O2 consuption.

flushing and bad mix with grapefruit juice.
Converts supraventricular tach to sinus rhythm. Drug of choice for these. Slows it all down. Super sh
life, flush with saline to get to heart.

Direct relaxation of smooth muscle=vasodilation, results in hypotension. Reduces load on heart.

Antianginal,Anti HTN, and Antiarrhythmic. Causes vasodilation, bradycardia, reduced O2 consuption.
flushing and bad mix with grapefruit juice.

Beta blocker, decreases beta receptor stimulation to decrease HR, excitability, contractility. In turn O
demand is down, BP down. Lopressor specific to Beta-1

Reduce LDL. Inhibits enzyme needed for cholesterol synthesis. Makes you crampy and elevate liver
enzymes(AST and ALT). More than 3x normal is BAD. Another grapefruit juice interaction. You poop i

Decrease formation of platelet plug. It inhibits platelet adhesion/aggregation by blocking platelet mem
receptor sites, basically can't form clot. Watch PT and bleeding time. SE: surprise, it's bleeding. Wear
alert bracelet.
Blocks different steps in clotting cascade. *Monitor: PT(1.5-2.5xcontrol value; INR of 2-3). Antidotes:
Heparine=protamine sulfate. Warfarin=Vit K. SE: shocker, it's bleeding.

Used to stimulate bone marrow to produce more RBC's in pt w/anemia r/t renal failure, AIDS, Chemo.
get to max of 12g/dL b/c increased risk of DVT and rapid cancer growth.
Converted to hemoglobin or stored for later RBC production. Makes you constipated. Don't take with
antacids, eggs, milk, coffee.
Reduces amount of hemoglobiun S that in turn reduces clogging in small vessels. Can reduce pain.