DIOVAN (valsartan) – an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)commonly used to treat hypertension or heart failure. Angiotensin II is the principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin system, with effects that include vasoconstriction, stimulation of synthesis and release of aldosterone, cardiac stimulation, and renal reabsorption of sodium. Diovan (valsartan) blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of […]
CRESTOR (rosuvastatin) – is an antilipidemic drug commonly used to treat excess lipids (primarily cholesterol and triglycerides) in patients with these disorders. Rosuvastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (statin) indicated as an adjunct therapy to diet to reduce the risk of MI, stroke and arterial revascularization in patients without clinically evident CHD, but with […]
LIPITOR (atorvastatin) – is an antilipidemic drug commonly used to treat excess lipids (primarily cholesterol and triglycerides) in patients with these disorders. Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (statin) indicated as an adjunct therapy to diet to reduce the risk of MI, stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in patients without CHD, but with multiple […]
PLAVIX (clopidogrel) – a platelet inhibitor drug commonly used to prevent stroke and other circulatory complications of atrial fibrillation, and other cardiovascular conditions. Clopidogrel exerts its clinical effects by inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation through the irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the P2Y12 class of ADP receptors on platelets. FDA approved uses: Acute […]