lopid, tricor
resist lipoprotein production
Niacin
inhibit synthesis and secretion of VLDL and LDL
Lipitor, crestor, zocor
inhibit cholesterol synthesis (statins)
prevalite, welchol, colestid
binds with bile acid in the intestine forming insoluble complexes and excreted in feces. Bind with LDL and cholesterol
zetia
Inhibit intestinal absorption of cholesterol
epinephrine
first line drug for anaphylaxis
cromolyn, nedocromil
mast stabilizing
nitrates
Management of CAD: dilates coronary arteries and peripheral vessels
aspirin
management for CAD: antiplatelet aggregation
beta blockers
management of CAD: decrease HR decrease workload of the heart
calcium channel blockers
management of CAD: decrease hr, act as a vasodilator, and decrease the workload of the heart
THROMBINS2
management of acute coronary syndrome
Thienopyridines (antiplatelet aggregation)
T in thrombins 2
heparin, enoxaparin (lovenox)
h is thrombins 2
renin aldosterone system blockers (ace inhibitor)
r in thrombins 2
oxygen (only if O2 is <94%)
o in thrombins 2
morphine (only is pain unrelieved by nitro)
m in thrombins 2
beta blocker (lowers the O2 demand of the heart)
b in thrombins 2
intervention (identify blockage, reperfusion strategy)
I in thrombins 2
nitroglycerin (vasodilates arteries and veins)
n in thrombins 2
statin (inhibit cholesterol synthesis)/salicylates (aspirin)
s in thrombins 2