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pramipexole

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Mirapex

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ropinirole

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Requip

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modafinil

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Provigil

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divalproex sodium

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Depakote ER

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phenytoin

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Dilantin

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Neurologic

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divalproex sodium

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Hydantoin

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phenytoin

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pramipexole; ropinirole facts

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may cause dizziness or drowsiness; dry mouth or blurred vision

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phenytoin facts

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don’t stop taking abruptly; has a narrow therapeutic index

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Narrow therapeutic index

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Blood levels that are too low can lead to therapeutic failure or blood levels that are too high can lead to adverse drug effects that are life threatening

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Toxicities for phenytoin

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nystagmus to ataxia, slurred speech, lethargy, death, coma

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levetiracetam

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Keppra

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lamotrigine

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Lamictal

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topiramate

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Topamax

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oxcarbazepine

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Trileptal

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pregabalin

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Lyrica

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gabapentin

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Neurontin

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-olol

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Beta-blocker

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Toprol XL

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metoprolol succinate

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Bystolic

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nebivolol

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Coreg, Coreg CR

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carvedilol

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Lopressor

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metoprolol tartrate

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Tenormin

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atenolol

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Beta-Blockers IFU

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Hypertension

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Metoprolol succinate quick facts
Once a day extended release dosing; may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue; do not crush
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Bystolic, Coreg, Lopressor, Tenormin quick facts
May cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue; Do not crush XR or CR formulations
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Adverse drug reactions of beta-blockers
Bradycardia, shortness of breath, hypoglycemia (use with caution with diabetics), heart block, Raynaud's phenomenon, not recommended for asthmatics if possible
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Raynaud's phenomenon
Blood vessels that supply blood to the skin narrow, causing coldness and numbness to hands and feet
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Dyazide, Maxzide
triamterene / hydrochlorothiazide
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Aldactone
spironolactone
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Microzide
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
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Lasix
furosemide
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triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide class
K-Sparing / thiazide diuretic
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spironolactone class
K-Sparing diuretics
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hydrochlorothiaide class
Thiazide diuretic
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furosemide class
Loop diuretic
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-mide / nide suffix
furosemide / loop diuretic
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HCTZ / furosemide quick facts
take in the morning due to increased urination; watch potassium levels; may cause photosensitivity
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furosemide quick facts
Potassium supplementation is usually needed due to the increased risk of hypokalemia when taking loop diuretics
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spironolactone quick facts
Avoid alcohol, may lead to hypotension if consumed concurrently
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triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide quick facts
watch potassium levels; may cause photosensitivity; patient counseling for photosensitivity: patients may find that their eyes are more sensitive to sunlight or that their skin is more likely to get sunburned
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triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone quick facts
Avoid alcohol with all diuretics due to increased risk of dehydration; all diuretics cause an increase in urination; recommended to take diuretics earlier in the day due to increased urine output
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-pril suffix
ACE inhibitors
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Altace
ramipril
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Vasotec
enalapril
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Zestril, Prinivil
lisinopril
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Lotensin
benazepril
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Accupril
quinapril
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ACE inhibitor IFU
Hypertension
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ACE Inhibitor quick facts
May cause dizziness, headache, hyperkalemia, and dry cough; serious effects: cardiac edema
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ACE inhibitor other facts
NSAIDs decrease effectiveness of ACEIs; these drugs relax veins and arteries to decrease BP; preferred for renal and diabetic patients
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-sartan suffix
ARB (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker)
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ARB IFU
Hypertension
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Avapro
irbesartan
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Benicar
olmesartan
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Cozaar
losartan
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Diovan
valsartan
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Micardis
telmisartan
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ARBs other facts
May cause dizziness, muscle pain, and hyperkalemia; does not cause dry cough like ACE-Is (does not cause buildup of bradykinin); good alternative for ACE-Is
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-dipine
CCB- dihydropyridines
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Norvasc
amlodipine
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Sular
nisoldipine
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Procardia; Procardia XL
NIFedipine
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Cardizem; Dilacor XR
diltiazem
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Calan; Calan SR; Verelan
verapamil
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CCB- dihydropyridines
Norvasc; Sular; Procardia
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CCB- nondihydropyridines
Cardizem; Dilacor; Calan; Verelan
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CCB IFU
hypertension
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CCB side effects
May cause dizziness, drowsiness, peripheral edema; DO NOT crush long acting/extended release versions
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Dihydropyridine quick facts
more potent vasodilators compared to nondihydropyridines
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Non-Dihydropyridine quick facts
more negative chronotropic effect compared to dihydropyridinesC
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Chronotropic effect
effects that change the heart rate
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-statin suffix
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
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Statins IFU
Hyperlipidemia; high cholesterol
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Statins black box warning
Possible adverse effects on cognitive performance including memory loss, amnesia, and confusion
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-statins quick facts
a patient needs to get a baseline liver function test before beginning a statin; can cause rhabdomyolosis
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Rhabdomyolosis
breakdown of skeletal muscle
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Crestor
rosuvastatin
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Lipitor
atorvastatin
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Pravachol
pravastatin
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Zocor
simvastatin
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Lovaza
omega-3-acid ethyl esters
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Niaspan
niacin
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Lovaza class
Esterified fish oils
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Niaspan class
Nicotonic acid
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Fish oils / Nicotonic Acid IFU
Hypertriglycemia
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Lovaza quick facts
similar to over-the-counter fish oil but more concentrated
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Niaspan quick facts
prescription extended release; may cause flushing (pre-treat with aspirin); do not crush
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Aggrenox
aspirin/dipyridamole
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Plavix
clopidogel
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Coumadin
warfarin
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Xarelto
rivaroxaban
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No brand
heparin
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Lovenox
enoxaparin sodium injection
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Antiplatelet drugs
Aggrenox; Plavix
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Anticoagulant; Vitamin K antagonist
Coumadin
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Factor XA inhibitor
Xarelto
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Thrombotic Stroke prevention IFU
Aggrenox
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Thrombotic event prevention IFU
Plavix
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Deep Vein Thrombosis prophylaxis IFU
Lovenox
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Aggrenox quick facts
do not crush; antiplatelet dose for aspirin is 81mg (baby aspirin); anti-inflammatory dose is 325mg
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Plavix quick facts
makes clots less adhesive to each other; has a long half-life
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Coumadin quick facts
avoid foods rich in Vitamin K; avoid alcohol; the use of NSAIDs with oral anticoagulants has been associated with an increased risk of bleeding; antidote is phytonadione
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Xarelto quick facts
the use of NSAIDs with oral anticoagulants has been associated with an increased risk of bleeding
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heparin quick facts:
sub-q injection or IV transfusion; antidote is protamine

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