Medical management of stable angina pectoris.
The number of drugs available for treatment of angina pectoris has increased dramatically in recent years; new beta and calcium channel blockers are to be introduced; nitrates are now available in transdermal pads and could become released as buccal tablets or aerosol sprays. A broad understanding of the pharmacological principles of their use is necessary to tailor therapy for each patient.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D009566:Nitrates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009566:Nitrates