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abciximab
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amyl nitrite
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isosorbide
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Reopro
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Tridil
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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Ramipril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; a dihydropyridine derivative with an intrinsically long duration of action.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the
body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.
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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 . Purpose 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 and flu.
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Common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonprescription drug used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin or ASA, is a white, odorless medication available without a doctor ' s prescription, generally in tablet form.
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NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing
substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Bepridil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Bepridil relaxes (widens) your
blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for your heart to pump and reduces its
workload.
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Bivalirudin keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent
unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
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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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Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the
muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
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Clopidogrel keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent
unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
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Nadolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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Dalteparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
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Anticoagulant; a low molecular weight heparin.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
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Anticoagulant; a low molecular weight heparin.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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Short-acting β 1 -selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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Esmolol is a beta 1-selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent.
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Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
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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.
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Eptifibatide keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent
unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
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Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
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Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Enoxaparin is a blood thinner, also called anticoagulant (an-tye-koe-AG-yoo-lant).
Enoxaparin prevents the formation of blood clots.
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Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
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Nitroglycerin poisoning occurs when an overdose of nitroglycerin (used as medication to open coronary blood vessels) has been swallowed.
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Amlodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens)
the blood vessels (veins and arteries), making it easier for the heart to pump and reducing its workload.
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Pravastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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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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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
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Ranolazine is an anti-anginal medication. It works by improving blood flow to help the
heart work more efficiently.
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Antianginal agent; a piperazine derivative.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Atenolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
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Ticlopidine prevents substances in the blood, called platelets, from clustering. This helps to
prevent blood clots from forming.
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Tirofiban keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent
unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
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Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
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Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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