IHD/HF Formulary Quiz Flashcards
Brand Name: Aspirin
Ecotrin (EC), Bayer Aspirin, Vazalore (liquid capsule)
Dosing: Aspirin
Loading Dose: 162-325 mg
Maintenance Dose: 81 mg
Adverse Effects: Aspirin
GI Bleeding
Intracranial/Extracranial Bleeding
Hypersensitivity
Brand Name: Atorvastatin
Lipitor
Dosing: Atorvastatin
40-80 mg (high intensity)
Adverse Effects: Atorvastatin
diarrhea
arthralgia
nasopharyngitis
Monitoring Parameter: Atorvastatin
lipid panel
hepatic transaminase levels
signs/symptoms of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
Brand Name: Rosuvastatin
Crestor
Dosing: Rosuvastatin
20-40 mg (high intensity)
Adverse Effects: Rosuvastatin
myalgia
Monitoring Parameters: Rosuvastatin
lipid panel
hepatic transaminase levels
Brand Name: Clopidogrel
Plavix
Dosing: Clopidogrel
Loading Dose: 300 or 600 mg
Maintenance: 75 mg
Adverse Effects: Clopidogrel
bleeding (1% increase in major bleeding when added to ASA)
rash
diarrhea
Monitoring Parameters: Clopidogrel
signs of bleeding
hemoglobin and hematocrit periodically
Brand Name: Prasugrel
Effient
Dosing: Prasugrel
Loading Dose: 60 mg
Maintenance Dose: 10 mg daily
Adverse Effects: Prasugrel
bleeding (0.6% increase in major bleeding and 0.5% increase in life-threatening bleeding)
diarrhea
rash
Brand Name: Ticagrelor
Brilinta
Dosing: Ticagrelor
Loading Dose: 180 mg
Maintenance Dose: 90 mg BID
Adverse Effects: Ticagrelor
bleeding
bradycardia
heart block
dyspnea
1% risk of major bleeding
Monitoring Parameters: Ticagrelor
signs and symptoms of adverse effects
Brand Name: Pravastatin
Pravachol
Dosing: Pravastatin
40-80 mg