Cardioactive

Cardioactive drugs are medicines that are used to treat a variety of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. These drugs act on the heart and blood vessels to improve the heart’s function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The most common type of cardioactive drugs are angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics. ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure by blocking the action of the enzyme that produces the hormone angiotensin II. Beta blockers slow down the heart rate and reduce blood pressure by blocking the action of the hormone epinephrine. Calcium channel blockers reduce blood pressure by blocking the action of calcium in the heart muscle. Diuretics increase the amount of water and salt that is released from the body, reducing the amount of fluid in the blood vessels and reducing blood pressure. These drugs are used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, and congestive heart failure.