Drugs used in the prevention and management of hypertension, hyperlipidaemias and ischaemic heart disease

Abstract

This is an A to Z list of drugs important in the care of ischaemic heart disease, hypertension and hyperlipidaemias. Their major mechanisms of action, the key pharmacokinetic principles essential for their safe use and important adverse effects are explained. Each class of drug is also given context for effective clinical use.