MEDLIST 9 - Cardiovascular MEDICATION Flashcards by Mollie Modany

Generic name
Plavix

clopidogrel

Antiplatelet

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Common strength
clopidogrel

75mg

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Common Frequency
clopidogrel

300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

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Indication and use
clopidogrel

To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke (prevents platelet aggregation)

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Counseling tips
clopidogrel

Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Avoid abrupt discontinuation

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Generic name
Coumadin

warfarin

Anticoagulants

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Common Strength
warfarin

1mg,
2mg,
2.5mg,
3mg,
4mg,
5mg,
6mg,
7.5mg,
10mg

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Common frequency
warfarin

daily

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Indication and use
warfarin

To prevent blood clots
Atrial Fibrillation

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Counseling tips
warfarin

Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent (b/c narrow therapeutic range)
Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day

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Generic name
Xarelto

rivaroxaban

Anticoagulants

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Common Strength
rivaroxaban

2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg

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Common frequency
rivaroxaban

daily, BID

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indication and use
rivaroxaban

To prevent blood clots
Atrial Fibrillation

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counseling tips
rivaroxaban

Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Gastroenteritis
Vomiting
Cough (pediatric patients)

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generic name
Lasix

Furosemide

Diuretics

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Common Strength
Furosemide

20mg,
40mg,
80mg

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Common frequency
Furosemide

daily, BID (8am and 2pm)

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indication and use
Furosemide

Edema (swelling)
Heart Failure
Hypertension

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counseling tips
Furosemide

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

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Generic name
Aldactone

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spironolactone

Diuretics

Common Strength
spironolactone

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25mg,
50mg,
100mg

Common Frequency
spironolactone

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daily, BID

Indication and use
spironolactone

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Heart Failure
Hypertension

Non-FDA:
* Acne
* Hormone Therapy

Counseling tips spironolactone

* Gynecomastia – (man boobs) * Increased serum potassium * Diarrhea * Irregular menses

Generic name Microzide

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Diuretics

Common strength hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

12.5mg 25mg 50mg

Common Frequency hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

daily

Indication and use hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

* Edema * Hypertension (first known HTN med)

Counseling tips hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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

Generic name Zestril, Prinivil

Lisinopril Antihypertensives

common strength Lisinopril ACE inhibitor

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg

Common Frequency Lisinopril ACE inhibitor

daily

indication and use Lisinopril ACE inhibitor

* Hypertension * Heart failure * Heart attack * Migraine prevention

Counseling tips Lisinopril ACE inhibitor

* Avoid during pregnancy * Dizziness * Dry cough * Headache * Increases serum potassium

Generic name Cozaar

losartan Antihypertensives

Common strength losartan

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Common frequency losartan

daily

indication and use losartan

* Hypertension * Heart failure * Diabetic nephropathy

counseling tips losartan

* Avoid during pregnancy * Dizziness * Headache * Increases serum potassium

Generic name Norvasc

Amlodipine Antihypertensives

Common strength Amlodipine

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

common frequency Amlodipine

daily

indication and use Amlodipine

* Hypertension * Management of angina (chest pain) * Raynaud’s Phenomenon – poor circulation

counseling tips Amlodipine

* Leg swelling (edema) * Headache

Generic name Lopressor (immediate release) --------- Toprol XL (extended release

metoprolol tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor --------- metoprolol succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL Antihypertensives

Common Strength metoprolol tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor --------- metoprolol succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

IR: 25mg 50mg 100mg --------- XL: 25mg 50mg 100mg 200mg

Common frequency metoprolol tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor --------- metoprolol succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

IR: BID --------- XL: daily

indication and use metoprolol tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor --------- metoprolol succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

* Hypertension * Post heart attack * Management of angina (tartrate only) * Heart failure (succinate only)

counseling tips metoprolol tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor --------- metoprolol succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

* Dizziness * Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) (feel like you got the flu for first 7 days of taking med) * Take with food - better absorption * Lowers heart rate * Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk

MEDLIST 9 - Cardiovascular MEDICATION Flashcards

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