Cardiac Meds

• Nitrates

  Family: "nitro-"

  Generics: nitroglycerin

  Side Effects: hypotension
• Inotropes - Glycosides

  Family: "dig-"

  Generics: digoxin

  Side Effects: sxs of toxicity
• Beta Blockers

  Family: "-olol"

  Generics: metoprolol

  Brand: lopressor

  Side Effects: blunt HR, orthostatic hypotension
• a2-Agonists

  Generics: clonidine

  Brand: catapres

  Side Effects: orthostatic hypotension
• Ca Channel Blocker

  Family: "-ipine"

  Generics: amlodipine

  Brand: norvasc

  Side Effects: mildly blunted HR, orthostatic hypotension
• Statins

  Family: "-statin"

  Generics: atorvastatin

  Brand: lipitor

  Side Effects: myopathy/muscle weakness
• Diuretics

  Side Effects: orthostatic hypotension
• Thiazides

  Type: diuretic

  Generics: HCTZ
• K-Sparing

  Type: diuretic

  Generics: spironolactone
• Loop

  Type: diuretic

  Generics: furosemide

  Brand: lasix

  Side Effects: hypokalemia
• ACE Inhibitors

  Family: "-pril"

  Generics: lisinopril

  Brand: zestril

  Side Effects: dry cough, orthostatic hypotension, angioedema
• a1-Blockers

  Side Effects: orthostatic hypotension
• ARBs

  Family: "-artan"

  Generics: valsartan

  Brand: diovan

  Side Effects: orthostatic hypotension (no dry cough)
• Thrombolytics

  Family: "-ase"

  Generics: t-PA, streptokinase

  Side Effects: hemorrhage or bleeding
• Antiplatelets

  Generics: ASA, clopidogrel

  Brand: plavix

  Side Effects: hemorrhage or bleeding
• Anticoagulants

  Generics: heparin, warfarin

  Brand: coumadin

  Side Effects: hemorrhage or bleeding
• Direct Oral Anticoagulants

  Family: "-aban"

  Generics: apixaban, rivaroxaban

  Brand: eliquis, xarelto

  Side Effects: hemorrhage or bleeding