Category Archives: Cardiovasculars

Bosentan Drug Information – Side Effects and Some Precautions for Use

Posted on November 23, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Endothelin receptor antagonist; pulmonary artery vasodilator. How the Bosentan Works: Endothelin-1 is a hormone that attaches to the blood vessels in the lung and causes them to constrict (narrow). This constriction causes blood pressure in the lungs … Continue reading →

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Calcium Channel Blocking Agents Information

Posted on November 10, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Calcium channel blockers (eg, slow channel blockers, calcium ion antagonists); drugs that inhibit the movement of calcium across the cell membrane of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle. How the Drug Works: Calcium is involved in blood … Continue reading →

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Information – Side Effects, Uses and Benefits

Posted on September 30, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Diuretics (water pills); antiglaucoma agents. How the Drug Works: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors block the activity of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. This reduces the rate of fluid formation in the inner eye, resulting in reduced pressure within the … Continue reading →

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Antihypertensives II Receptor Antagonists Drug

Posted on September 20, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Antihypertensive; blood pressure-lowering agent. How the Drug Works: Angiotensin II is a chemical transmitter that combines with chemical receptors in blood vessels and other tissues and causes blood vessels to constrict (narrow) and the kidneys to retain … Continue reading →

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Amiodarone – Uses and Benefits – How Does Amiodarone Works?

Posted on September 17, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: A drug used for specific types of severe irregular heartbeats. How the Amiodarone Works: Amiodarone corrects and prevents the occurrence of various types of irregular heart rhythms that may lead to life-threatening situations. Uses of The Amiodarone: … Continue reading →

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Treatment and Diagnosis for Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents

Posted on August 1, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Beta-blockers; antihypertensives; drugs used to lower high blood pressure; antianginal drugs; antiarrhythmic drugs. How the Drug Works: Beta-adrenergic blocking agents interfere with the action of adrenalin and similar chemicals on heart muscle contraction (heart may beat with … Continue reading →

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