Angina Medications
Definition of Angina:
Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. Angina is a symptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia. It occurs when the heart muscle (myocardium) doesn't get as much blood (hence as much oxygen) as it needs. This usually happens because one or more of the heart's arteries (blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle) is narrowed or blocked. Insufficient blood supply is called ischemia.
Typical angina is uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest. The discomfort also may be felt in the neck, jaw, shoulder, back or arm. Many types of chest discomfort aren't related to angina. Acid reflux (heartburn) and lung infection or inflammation are examples.
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Angina
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Angina. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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ranolazine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: antianginal agents | 12 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.4 |
nitroglycerin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: antianginal agents, vasodilators | 3 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.1 |
atenolol systemic (Pro, More...)
class: cardioselective beta blockers | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.0 |
metoprolol systemic (Pro, More...)
class: cardioselective beta blockers | 4 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.8 |
aspirin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: platelet aggregation inhibitors, salicylates | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.6 |
verapamil systemic (Pro, More...)
class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.4 |
amlodipine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: calcium channel blocking agents | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 |
propranolol systemic (Pro, More...)
class: group II antiarrhythmics, non-cardioselective beta blockers | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 |
isosorbide dinitrate systemic (Pro, More...)
class: antianginal agents | 2 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.5 |
carvedilol systemic (Pro, More...)
class: non-cardioselective beta blockers | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 5.3 |
timolol systemic (Pro, More...)
class: non-cardioselective beta blockers | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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nadolol systemic (Pro, More...)
class: non-cardioselective beta blockers | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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enoxaparin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: heparins | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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amyl nitrite systemic (Pro, More...)
class: antianginal agents | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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amlodipine/atorvastatin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: antihyperlipidemic combinations, antihypertensive combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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bivalirudin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: thrombin inhibitors | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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dalteparin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: heparins | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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eptifibatide systemic (Pro, More...)
class: glycoprotein platelet inhibitors | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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aluminum hydroxide/aspirin/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide systemic (More...)
class: salicylates | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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heparin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: heparins | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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