List of cardiac pharmaceutical agents

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Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents: A Comprehensive Overview

Cardiac pharmaceutical agents are a diverse group of medications formulated to manage and treat cardiovascular diseases. These agents play a crucial role in regulating heart rate, treating arrhythmias, managing blood pressure, and other essential cardiac functions.

Classification of Cardiac Agents

Cardiac pharmaceutical agents can be categorized based on their mechanism of action and primary indications.

Antiarrhythmic Agents

Antiarrhythmic agents are designed to correct abnormal heart rhythms.

Type I: Sodium Channel Blockers

Type II: Beta Blockers

Type III: Potassium Channel Blockers

Type IV: Slow Calcium Channel Blockers

Type V: Miscellaneous

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are primarily used for treating high blood pressure and heart failure.

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

These drugs block the effects of angiotensin, reducing blood pressure.

Beta Blockers

  • Note: Metoprolol, previously mentioned, is also classified under this category.

Calcium Channel Blockers

  • Note: Diltiazem and Verapamil, mentioned earlier, also fall into this category.
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