Vasodilator agents

Chemical actions and uses: Cardiovascular agents

Also known as

• Vasoactive antagonists 
• Vasodilator drugs 
• Vasodilators 
• Vasorelaxants

 

Indications

• Angina pectoris
• Hypertension
• Cardiac surgical procedures
• Shock
• Congestive heart failure

 

Examples

• Sympathomimetics
• Dobutamine
• Isoprenaline

• Phosphodiesterase inhibitors  
• Milrinone 
• Amrinone 

Other agents

• Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors 
• Captopril
• Enalapril
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) 
• Alpha adrenergic blockers
• Prazosin
• Trimazosin
• Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) 
• Nifedipine
• Verapamil
• Diltiazem
• Hydralazine
• Minoxidil
• Nitrates
• Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN, nitroglycerin)
• Nitroprusside (SNP)
• Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISDN)

 

See also 

• Vasoconstrictor agents
• Cardiotonic agents (positive inotropes)