Angina pectoris is chest pain triggered by exertion. Angina pectoris occurs when the heart needs more oxygenated blood to adequately increase the heart rate.
Some of the major types of commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications are summarized in this section. For your information and reference, we have included generic names as well as major trade names to help you identify what you may be taking; however, the AHA is not recommending or endorsing any specific products. If your prescription medication isn't on this list, remember that your healthcare provider and pharmacist are your best sources of information. It's important to discuss all of the drugs you take with your doctor and understand their desired effects and possible side effects. Never stop taking a medication and never change your dose or frequency without first consulting your doctor.
Several drugs may be prescribed to prevent the pain of angina. These include:
Amlodipine (Norvasc®, Caduet® as a combination product also containing Atorvastatin)
Amyl nitrite
Atenolol (Tenormin®, Tenoretic® as a combination product also containing Chlorthalidone)
Bepridil (Vascor®)
Diltiazem (Cardizem®, Cartia XT®, Dilacor XR®, Diltia XT®, Tiazac®)
Erythrityl tetranitrate (Cardilate®)
Felodipine (Plendil®, Lexxel® as a combination product also containing Enalapril Maleate)
Isosorbide dinitrate or mononitrate (Dilatrate-SR®, Imdur®, Ismo®, Isordil®, Monoket®)
Isradipine (DynaCirc®)
Metoprolol (Lopressor®, Toprol XL®)
Nadolol (Corgard®, Corzide® as a combination product also containing Bendroflumethiazide)
Nicardipine (Cardene®)
Nifedipine (Adalat®, Nifedical® XL, Procardia®)
Nimodipine (Nimotop®)
Nitroglycerin (Deponit®, Minitran®, Nitrek®, Nitro-Bid®, Nitro-Dur, Nitrogard®, Nitroglycerin Slocaps®, Nitrolingual, NitroQuick®, Nitrostat®, Nitrotab®, Nitro-Time®, Transderm-Nitro)
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
Propranolol (Inderal®, Inderide®, Innopran® XL, Propranolol Hydrochloride Intensol®)
Verapamil (Calan®, Covera-HS®, Isoptin® SR, Verelan®, Tarka® as a combination product also containing Trandolapril)
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