cardiac meds

3. Thrombolytic that converts plasminogen to plasmin to dissolve existing clots.
5. Long-acting nitrate used to prevent angina but NOT to treat an acute attack.
8. ACE inhibitor associated with a dry persistent cough, hyperkalemia, and potentially life-threatening angioedema
9. Cardiac glycoside that increases the force of contraction while slowing heart rate and AV conduction
10. Bile acid sequestrant that binds bile acids in the intestine and commonly causes constipation.
12. Class III antidysrhythmic used for VT/VF and atrial fibrillation; long-term therapy can cause pulmonary and thyroid toxicity
14. Class IB antidysrhythmic used for ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation; toxicity can cause seizures and CNS changes
15. Beta-1 selective blocker that decreases heart rate, contractility, blood pressure, and myocardial oxygen demand
16. Anticholinergic medication used as first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia

1. Loop diuretic that produces strong diuresis and is commonly used for edema associated with heart failure
2. Short-acting nitrate used sublingually for acute angina; headache and hypotension are common effects
4. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower LDL and triglycerides and reduce cardiovascular risk
6. P2Y12 antiplatelet medication used after PCI/stent placement to prevent platelet aggregation
7. Vitamin K antagonist used for prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation and treatment of DVT/PE
11. ARB used for hypertension and heart failure; unlike ACE inhibitors, it does not typically cause a cough
13. Very short-acting antidysrhythmic given as a rapid IV push to convert stable SVT to sinus rhythm