Cardiovascular Drugs

 

Some Cardiovascular Drugs:

digoxin (Lanoxin)—ADRs: yellow-green halos, psychosis, arrhythmias (check levels); contraindicated in pt.s with vfib

atenolol (Tenormin)—beta blocker—ADRs: hypotension, bradycardia; contraindicated in pregnancy; do NOT abruptly withdrawal

enalapril (Vasotec)—ACE inhibitor—ADRs: angioedema, hyperkalemia, hypotension, dry cough; contraindicated in pregnancy

furosemide (Lasix)—loop diuretic—ADRs: nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, hypokalemia, photosensitivity;