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Clinical Disorders: Therapeutic Classes: Mechanism Classes:
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The Pharmacologic Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
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The Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction - Causes and Effects
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THIS PAGE: Classes of Drugs Used to Treat Myocardial Infarction
Classes of Drugs Used to Treat Myocardial Infarction
Classes of drugs used in the treatment of myocardial infarction are given below. Clicking on the drug class will link you to the page describing the pharmacology of that drug class.
- Vasodilators (dilate arteries and veins)
- nitrodilators
- angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)
- angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Cardiac depressant drugs (reduce heart rate and contractility)
- beta-blockers
- Antiarrhythmics (if necessary)
- Anti-thrombotics (prevent thrombus formation)
- anticoagulant
- anti-platelet drugs
- Thrombolytics (dissolve clots - i.e., "clot busters")
- plasminogen activators
- Analgesics (reduce pain)
- morphine
Revised 03/14/07