AN OVERVIEW ON CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS: DIGOXIN, EPINEPHRINE, ATENOLOL & ISOPRENALINE AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS CARRIED OUT IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL HEALTH SCIENCES

There are various cardiovascular drugs which are being utilized in the treatment of various threatening cardiovascular diseases in modern times. In this review article we would be able to get to know the various problems in relation to administration of digoxin which may result in increase in mortality rates. The influence of congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction on change in mortality rate caused due to the administration of digoxin was also discussed. The importance of Atenolol as an antihypertensive drug was also discussed. The formulation of Gastroretentive floating tablets in order to increase the bioavailability of atenolol was also briefed. This review also discusses the pharmacological actions of Epinephrine and the combination effect of this drug with Vasopressin in treatment of cardiovascular resuscitation(CVR) and spontaneous circulation (ROSC) along with the mechanisms involved in the alteration of cardiac rhythmicity and response to the sympathomimetic amines at varied pH levels . Keywords: Digoxin; Atenolol; Epinephrine; Cardiovascular diseases; Vasopressin