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Drugs that block beta-adrenergic receptors, slowing the heart and reducing its force, used in many heart conditions.
Beta-blockers oppose adrenaline: blocking beta-1 in the heart slows the rate, cuts force and lowers oxygen need (angina, post-heart-attack, arrhythmias, heart failure, high blood pressure); non-selective ones narrow airways (avoid in asthma); do not stop suddenly.
Antihypertensive Drugs
The drug classes used to lower high blood pressure.
Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan-Williams)
Drugs that correct abnormal heart rhythms, classically grouped by the ion channel or receptor they act on.
Nitrates and Antianginal Drugs
Drugs that relieve the chest pain of angina by widening blood vessels and easing the heart's workload.
Drugs for Heart Failure
Drugs that relieve symptoms and prolong life in a failing heart by reducing its workload and controlling fluid overload.
Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs
Drugs that make platelets less sticky to prevent the clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
Lipid-Lowering Drugs (Statins)
Drugs that lower blood cholesterol to reduce the fatty build-up in arteries and the risk of heart attacks and strokes.