cardiovascular, inflammation and pain medications Flashcards by Kathryn Lee

brand name for furosemide

lasix

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dosing of furosemide/ lasix

once daily, BID

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indications for furosemide/ lasix

edema
heart failure
hypertension

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couseling tips for furosemide/ lasix

Sun sensitivity
* Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
* Dizziness upon standing
* Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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brand name for spironolactone

aldactone

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dosing of spironolactone/ aldactone

once daily, BID

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indications for spironolactone/ aldactone

Heart Failure
Hypertension
Non-FDA approved:
Acne
Hormone Therapy

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couseling tips to spironolactone/ aldactone

Gynecomastia
Increased serum potassium
Diarrhea
Irregular menses

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brand name for hydochlorothiazide

microzide

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dosing of hydrochlorothiazide/ microzide

once daily

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indications of hydrochlorothiazide/ microzide

edema
hypertension

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couseling tips for hydrochlorothiazide/ microzide

Sun sensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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brand name for lisinopril

zestril
prinivil

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dosing of lisinopril

once daily

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indications of lisinopril

Hypertension
Heart failure
Heart attack
Migraine prevention

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couseling tips of lisinopril

Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Dry cough
Headache
Increases serum potassium

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brand name of losartan

cozaar

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dosing of losartan/cozaar

once daily

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indication of losartan/cozaar

Hypertension
Heart failure
Diabetic nephropathy

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couseling tips of losartan/cozaar

Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Headache
Increases serum potassium

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brand name of amlidipine

norvasc

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dosing of amlodipine/ norvasc

once daily

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indications of amlodipine/ norvasc

Hypertension
Management of angina (chest pain)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon

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couseling tips for amlodipine/ norvasc

Leg swelling (edema)
Headache

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brand name of metoprolol tartrate

lopressor immediate release

dosing for lopressor/ metprolol tartrate

BID

brand name of metoprolol succinate

toprol XL

dosing of metoprolol succinate/ toprol XL

once daily

indications for metoprolol

* Hypertension * Post heart attack * Management of angina (IR only) * Heart failure (XL only)

couseling tips for metoprolol

* Dizziness * Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) * Take with food - better absorption * Lowers heart rate * Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk

brand name for aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid

bayer aspirin

dosing of aspirin

q4-6h prn max 4000mg/day

indications of aspirin

* Mild to moderate pain * Fever * Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains) * Heart attack and stroke prevention

couseling tips for aspirin

* Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration * Take with food/milk * Do not give to children less than 18 years old due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome * Ringing in ears with high dose

brand name for ibuprofen

OTC: advil, motrin IB Rx: motrin

dosing of ibuprofen

q4-6h prn OTC max: 1200mg/day rx max: 3200mg/day

indications of ibuprofen

* Mild to moderate pain * Fever * Inflammation

brand name for meloxicam

mobic

dosing of meloxicam

once daily

indications for ibuprofen

* Moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics * Osteoarthritis * Rheumatoid arthritis

couseling tips for meloxicam/ ibuprofen

* Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration * Take with food or milk * Avoid in patients with history of heart problems

brand name for methylprednisolone

medrol

dosing of methylprednisolone/ medrol

once daily Dose pack: 21 tablets taken over a course of 6 days

indications of methylprednisolone/ medrol

* Inflammation * Asthma exacerbations * Poison Ivy

couseling tips for methylprednisolone/ medrol

* Finish entire course * Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset * Take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia

brand name of hydrocortisone

ala-cort anucort-HC instacort

dosing of hydrocortisone

once daily, BID

indications of hydrocortisone

* Topical rash and itching (external) * Inflammation * Hemorrhoids (rectal)

couseling tips for hydrocortisone

localized buring

brand name of acetaminophen

tylenol

dosing of acetaminophen

q4-6h prn max: 3000 mg/day

indications for acetaminophen

mild to moderate pain fever

counseling tips for acetaminophen

* APAP in many OTC and RX combo products * Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to potential liver toxicity

brand name for tramadol

ultram

dosing of tramadol/ultram

q4-6h prn

indications for tramadol/ultram

moderate pain

counseling tips for tramadol/ultram

* Constipation * Drowsiness * Dizziness

brand name for oxycodone

oxy IR oxycontin

dosing of oxycodone

Oxy IR: q4-6h prn Oxycontin: BID

indication for oxycodone

severe pain

counseling tips for oxycodone

* Stomach upset * Constipation * Drowsiness * Do not crush or chew CR tablets

cardiovascular, inflammation and pain medications Flashcards

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