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PHRM 822 PUP Medication Lists > #9 Cardiovascular > Flashcards

#9 Cardiovascular Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: clopidogrel

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Plavix

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COMMON STRENGTHS: clopidogrel

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75mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: clopidogrel

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300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

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INDICATIONS/USE: clopidogrel

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to reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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COUNSELING TIPS: clopidogrel

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  • 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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BRAND NAME: warfarin

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Coumadin

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COMMON STRENGTHS: warfarin

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

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COMMON FREQUENCY: warfarin

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: warfarin

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  • to prevent blood clots
  • atrial fibrillation
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COUNSELING TIPS: warfarin

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  • 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
  • many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
  • take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
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BRAND NAME: rivaroxaban

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Xarelto

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COMMON STRENGTHS: rivaroxaban

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2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: rivaroxaban

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daily, BID

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INDICTIONS/USE: rivaroxaban

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  • to prevent blood clots
  • atrial fibrillation
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COUNSELING TIPS: rivaroxaban

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  • seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • gastroenteritis
  • vomiting
  • cough (pediatric patients)
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BRAND NAME: furosemide

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Lasix

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COMMON STRENGTHS: furosemide

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20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: furosemide

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daily, BID

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INDICATIONS/USE: furosemide

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  • edema (swelling)
  • heart failure
  • hypertension
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COUNSELING TIPS: furosemide

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  • sun sensitivity
  • decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
  • dizziness upon standing
  • avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
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BRAND NAME: spironolactone

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COMMON STRENGTHS: spironolactone

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: spironolactone

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daily, BID

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INDICATIONS/USE: spironolactone

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  • heart failure
  • hypertension
  • non-FDA: acne, hormone therapy
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COUNSELING TIPS: spironolactone

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  • gynecomastia
  • increased serum potassium
  • diarrhea
  • irregular menses
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BRAND NAME: hydrochlorothiazide

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COMMON STRENGTHS: hydrochlorothiazide

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: hydrochlorothiazide

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INDICATIONS/USE: hydrochlorothiazide

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  • edema
  • hypertension
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COUNSELING TIPS: hydrochlorothiazide

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  • sun sensitivity
  • dizziness upon standing
  • avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
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BRAND NAME: lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil

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COMMON STRENGTHS: lisinopril

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

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COMMON FREQUENCY: lisinopril

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INDICATIONS/USE: lisinopril

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  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • heart attack
  • migraine prevention
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COUNSELING TIPS: lisinopril

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  • avoid during pregnancy
  • dizziness
  • dry cough
  • headache
  • increases serum potassium
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BRAND NAME: losartan

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COMMON STRENGTHS: losartan

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: losartan

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INDICATIONS/USE: losartan

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  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • diabetic nephropathy
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COUNSELING TIPS: losartan

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  • avoid during pregnancy
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • increases serum potassium
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BRAND NAME: amlodipine

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COMMON STRENGTHS: amlodipine

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2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: amlodipine

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INDICATIONS/USE: amlodipine

A
  • hypertension
  • management of angina (chest pain)
  • Raynaud’s Phenomenon
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COUNSELING TIPS: amlodipine

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  • leg swelling (edema)
  • headache
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BRAND NAME: metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate

A

Lopressor (IR) / Toprol XL (ER)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate

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  • IR: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
  • XL: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate

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  • IR: BID
  • XL: daily
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INDICATIONS/USE: metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate

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  • hypertension
  • post heart attack
  • management of angina (IR only)
  • heart failure (XL only)
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COUNSELING TIPS: metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate

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  • dizziness
  • fatigue (goes away within 7 days)
  • take with food - better absorption
  • lowers heart rate
  • do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased cardiovascular risk

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