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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name"aspirin" was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
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Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever.Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds an...
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Aspirin has been associated with increased likelihood of developing Reye''s syndrome when given to children with viral illness. Although Reye''s syndrome is a rare disease affecting the liver and central nervous system, alternate pain relievers are ...
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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASPIRIN, ASA (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASPIRIN, ASA (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent chest pain before activities like climbing stairs, going outdoors in cold weather, or sexual activity.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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It is used to prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or managem...
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina that does not respond to oral treatment. It is also used to control blood pressure in the surgery setting and to help treat congestive heart failure after a heart attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent or relieve chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CLOPIDOGREL (kloh PID oh grel) helps to prevent blood clots. This medicine is used to prevent heart attack, stroke, or other vascular events in people who are at high risk.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
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ATORVASTATIN (a TORE va sta tin) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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ABCIXIMAB (ab SIX i mab) prevents blood clots during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack. It may be used during heart surgery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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LISINOPRIL (lyse IN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to protect the heart immediately after a heart attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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HEPARIN (HEP a rin) is an anticoagulant. It is used to treat or prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs, or heart. It stops clots from forming or getting bigger. This medicine prevents clotting during open-heart surgery, dialysis, or in patients who are confined to bed.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticoagulant; a heterogeneous group of anionic, sulfated glycosaminoglycans.
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Heparin is a drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming and belongs to the family of drugs called anticoagulants(blood thinners), although it does not actually thin the blood. It is sold in the U.S. under the brand names of Calciparine, Liqu...
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VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat an irregular heart beat or flutter.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina, high blood pressure, and controls heart rate in certain conditions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine.
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VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, heart muscle disease, and prevent chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. You should not use this medicine to treat a migraine that has already started.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and may be used during anesthesia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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SIMVASTATIN (SIM va stat in) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart or blood vessel disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; a dihydropyridine derivative with an intrinsically long duration of action.
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PRAVASTATIN (PRA va stat in) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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RAMIPRIL (ra MI pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or other vascular event in people who are at high risk. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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BISOPROLOL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (bis OH proe lol; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of a beta-blocker and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BISOPROLOL (bis OH proe lol) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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β 1 -selective adrenergic blocking agent
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TICLOPIDINE (tye KLOE pi deen) helps to prevent blood clots. This medicine is used to prevent strokes in patients who have already had a stroke, or those who are at high risk of having a stroke. This medicine may also be used in combination with aspirin to prevent blood clots in patients who have had a coronary stent placed.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
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TIROFIBAN blocks platelets from forming blood clots. It is used to prevent complications during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack, or during a procedure to treat a blocked artery of the heart.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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EPTIFIBATIDE (ep TIF i ba tide) prevents your blood from clotting during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack. This medicine may also be used to prevent blood clots during a procedure to treat a blocked heart artery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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FELODIPINE (fe LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; a 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative.
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TIMOLOL (TYE moe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be helpful after a heart attack and is used to prevent migraine headaches.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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NICARDIPINE (nye KAR de peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used for the short-term treatment of high blood pressure when the patient is not able to take oral therapy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NICARDIPINE (nye KAR de peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NICARDIPINE (nye KAR de peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine-derivative.
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PINDOLOL (PIN doe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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ACEBUTOLOL (a se BYOO toe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to treat or prevent certain heart rhythm problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A short-acting β 1 -selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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NADOLOL (nay DOE lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to relieve chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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LABETALOL (la BET a lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LABETALOL (la BET a lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Selective α- and nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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RANOLAZINE (ra NOE la zeen) is a heart medicine. It is used to treat chronic chest pain (angina). This medicine must be taken regularly. It will not relieve an acute episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antianginal agent; a piperazine derivative.
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AMYL NITRITE (AM il NYE trate) is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NISOLDIPINE (NYE sole di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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BIVALIRUDIN is an anticoagulant. It is used in a hospital setting to help prevent blood clots.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticoagulant; synthetic peptide analog of hirudin, an anticoagulant polypeptide found in the saliva of the medicinal leech ( Hirudo medicinalis ).
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ESMOLOL is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to slow down a fast heart rate and reduce high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Short-acting β 1 -selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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ISRADIPINE (iz RA di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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ISRADIPINE (iz RA di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DALTEPARIN (dal te PA rin) is used in combination with aspirin to prevent complications caused by unstable angina or heart attack. This medicine may be given to prevent blood clots in patients having a hip-replacement or abdominal surgery. It may also be used during the first few days after any surgery when patients are not able to walk. This is when blood clots are most likely to form.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticoagulant; a low molecular weight heparin.
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BETAXOLOL (be TAX oh lol) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A β 1 -selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It should not be used for immediate relief during an angina attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
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ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (eye soe SOR bide dye NYE trate) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate: Organic nitrates; vasodilating agents.
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ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (eye soe SOR bide dye NYE trate) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent and to treat chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (eye soe SOR bide dye NYE trate) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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