The Major Pharmacological Drug Classes, identifying each by its class name and providing a concise explanation of its mechanism of action and clinical use.
Identify drug class ACE Inhibitors
ACE Inhibitors treat hypertension and heart failure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to II.
Identify drug class Beta Blockers
Beta Blockers reduce blood pressure and heart rate by blocking the effects of epinephrine.
Identify drug class Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers relax blood vessels and decrease heart workload by inhibiting calcium ion entry.
Identify drug class Loop Diuretics
Loop Diuretics treat edema and hypertension by increasing water and sodium excretion in the kidneys.
Identify drug class Statins
Statins lower LDL cholesterol levels by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver.
Identify drug class Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants prevent the formation of blood clots and are used to treat DVT or stroke risk.
Identify drug class Antiplatelets
Antiplatelets prevent platelets from sticking together to stop clots from forming in the arteries.
Identify drug class Nitrates
Nitrates treat angina by vasodilating the coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart.
Identify drug class Proton Pump Inhibitors
Proton Pump Inhibitors reduce gastric acid production to treat GERD and peptic ulcers.
Identify drug class H2 Receptor Antagonists
H2 Receptor Antagonists decrease stomach acid secretion by blocking histamine receptors in the gut.
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