Cardiovascular Drug Guide – 150+ Verified Agents by Class: Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Anticoagulants – Pharm 2025

This comprehensive classification guide outlines over 150 cardiovascular drugs with their mechanisms, sites of action, and pharmacological categories—perfectly tailored for the Pharm 2025 curriculum and final exam preparation. The document uses a clear and structured format with drug suffixes and therapeutic groupings, enabling fast identification and efficient memorization. Key drug classes and content include: Diuretics: CA inhibitors (e.g., acetazolamide, methazolamide) Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid) Thiazides (e.g., HCTZ, chlorthalidone, metolazone) K⁺-sparing agents (e.g., spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride) ADH antagonists (e.g., tolvaptan, demeclocycline) Antihypertensives: Beta blockers (selective and non-selective) ACE inhibitors (-pril), ARBs (-sartan), Renin inhibitors (aliskiren) Calcium channel blockers (dihydropyridine and non-dihydropyridine) Alpha blockers and alpha-2 agonists (e.g., clonidine, prazosin, methyldopa) Vasodilators (hydralazine, minoxidil, sodium nitroprusside) Anticoagulants: Oral: warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran Parenteral: enoxaparin, fondaparinux, bivalirudin Antiplatelets: Aspirin (COX inhibitor), ADP inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor), GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors (abciximab, eptifibatide) Thrombolytics: tPA, streptokinase, urokinase, tenecteplase Lipid-lowering agents: Statins (e.g., atorvastatin, simvastatin), bile acid resins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors (ezetimibe) Anti-triglyceridemia agents: niacin, fibrates (fenofibrate, gemfibrozil), omega-3 fatty acids Each drug is linked to its clinical utility and location of action (e.g., proximal tubule, collecting duct, vascular smooth muscle), providing a high-level overview for concept mastery. Ideal for: Medical, pharmacy, and nursing students in cardiovascular, renal, or internal medicine blocks Learners preparing for USMLE Step 1, NAPLEX, NCLEX-RN, and pharmacology finals Keywords: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, CCBs, alpha blockers, vasodilators, anticoagulants, direct thrombin inhibitors, LMWH, warfarin, statins, fibrates, antiplatelet drugs, thrombolytics, ezetimibe, pharmacology classification, Pharm 2025