Medications Prescribed by Cardiology Specialists

Amlodipine

Calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure

Apixaban

Direct oral anticoagulant (Eliquis) with lower bleeding risk

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Low-dose aspirin prevents heart attacks; higher doses relieve pain and fever

Atenolol

Beta-blocker that slows heart rate and reduces blood pressure

Atorvastatin

The most prescribed statin for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease

Bisoprolol

Selective beta-blocker for heart rate and blood pressure control

Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet that prevents blood clots after stent placement or stroke

Dapagliflozin

SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes, heart failure, and kidney protection

Empagliflozin

SGLT2 inhibitor that lowers blood sugar and protects the heart and kidneys

Ezetimibe

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor often combined with a statin

Fenofibrate

Fibrate that primarily lowers triglycerides

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide diuretic often combined with other blood pressure drugs

Indapamide

Thiazide-like diuretic used alone or with other antihypertensives

Lisinopril

Widely prescribed ACE inhibitor for blood pressure control

Losartan

ARB that lowers blood pressure and protects kidneys in diabetes

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)

Fish oil supplement that lowers triglycerides and supports heart health

Ramipril

ACE inhibitor for blood pressure, heart protection, and kidney preservation

Rivaroxaban

Direct oral anticoagulant (Xarelto) for stroke prevention and blood clots

Rosuvastatin

Potent statin for aggressive cholesterol reduction

Sildenafil

PDE5 inhibitor (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction

Simvastatin

Established statin for moderate cholesterol lowering

Telmisartan

Long-acting ARB popular in the UAE for once-daily blood pressure control

Valsartan

ARB for blood pressure and heart failure management

Warfarin

Classic blood thinner requiring regular INR monitoring