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Anticoagulants-names
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Blood Thinners
Commonly RX
Dalteparin(Fragmin)
Danapariod(Orgaran)
Enoxaparin( Lovenox)
Heparin
Tinzaparin( Innohep)
Warfarin ( Coumadin)
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Anticoagulants-
What does this med do?
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-Decreases the clotting ability of blood
DO NOT ACTUALLY THIN BLOOD
DO NOT dissolve existing blood clots
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Anticoagulants-
other uses
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Treat certain blood vessels, heart, and lung condictions
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Anticoagulants- reasons for med
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Rx:preventing stroke and recurring stroke
Helps to prevent harmful clots from forming inthe blood vessels
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Antiplatelet Agents- name
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Aspirin, Toclopidine,Clopidogrel, and DiPyridamole
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Antiplatelet-what the med does
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Keeps blood clots from forming by preventing blood platelets from sticking together
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Antiplatelet- reasons for med
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Helps prevent clotting in patients who have had a heart attack, unstable angina, ischemic strokes, TIA, CV diseases
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Antiplatelet- Prescribed for?
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Rx preventive! when plaque buildup is evident but there is not yet a large obstruction in the artery
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors -
Commonly Rx
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Benazepril,Captopril, Enalarpril, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Moerxipril, Perindopril, Quinapril, Ramipril, Trandolapril
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors -
what the med does?
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Expands blood vessels and decreases R by lowering levels of angiotenson II. aka allows BF and heart works ezier and more efficient
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors -
reason for Rx
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Used to treat or improve symptoms of CV conditions including high blood pressure and Heart failure
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker ( or Inhibitors)
-Also known as?
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ARBS, Angiotensin-2 receptor Antagonists, AT-2
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker ( or Inhibitors)
What med does?
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DOESN"T LOWER LEVELS OF ANGIOTENSION II,
prevents this chemical from having any effects on heart and blood vessels (keeps BP from rising)
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker ( or Inhibitors)
reasons for Rx
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Used to treat or improve symptoms of CV conditions including high blood pressure and heart failure
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Beta Blockers
(Beta Adrenergic Blocking agents)
Commonly Rx
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All end in "lol" ex. (Acebutolol, Bisoprolol, Timolol etc)
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