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#9 Cardiovascular Medications Flashcards

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clopidogrel dosage

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1 75mg tablet daily

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clopidogrel brand

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Plavix

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clopidogrel indications

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To prevent blood clots

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clopidogrel counseling tips

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Avoid aspirin and NSAIDS (unless instructed) due to increased risk of bleeding
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Avoid abrupt discontinuation

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warfarin brand

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Coumadin

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warfarin dosage

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2,5,10mg tablet in variable (patient specific) daily dosing

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warfarin indications

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To prevent and treat blood clots

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warfarin counseling tips

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Avoid aspirin and NSAIDS (unless instructed) due to increased risk of bleeding
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy veggies) 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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furosemide brand

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Lasix

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furosemide dosage

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1 (20,40,80mg) tablet once or twice daily

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furosemide indications

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Edema (swelling)
Hypertension
Heart failure

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furosemide counseling tips

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Photosensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand

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Microzide (capsule)

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hydrochlorothiazide dosage

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1 tablet or capsule once or twice daily
Tablets 12.5,25,50mg
Capsules 12.5mg

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hydrochlorothiazide indications

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Edema

Hypertension

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hydrochlorothiazide counseling tips

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Photosensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

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triamterene/HCTZ brand

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Maxzide-25 (tablet)

Dyazide (capsule)

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triamterene/HCTZ dosage

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1-2 tablets or capsules daily
Tablets 37.5/25mg
Capsules 37.5/25mg

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triamterene/HCTZ indications

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Edema

Hypertension

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triamterene/HCTZ counseling tips

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Photosensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

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lisinopril brand

A

Zestril

Prinivil

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lisinopril dosage

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1 (10,20,30,40mg) tablet daily
MAX Hypertension 80mg/day
MAX Heart Failure 40mg/day

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lisinopril indications

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Hypertension
Heart failure
Post heart attack

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lisinopril counseling tips

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Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Dry cough
Headache
Avoid foods and salt substitutes high in potassium
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valsartan brand

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Diovan

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valsartan dosage

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1 (80,160,320mg) tablet daily

MAX 320mg/day

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valsartan indications

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Hypertension
Heart failure
Post heart attack

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valsartan counseling tips

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Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Headache
Avoid foods and salt substitutes high in potassium

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amlodipine brand

A

Norvasc

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amlodipine dosage

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1 (5,10mg) tablet daily

MAX 10mg/day

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amlodipine indications

A

Hypertension

Management of angina (chest pain)

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amlodipine counseling tips

A

Swelling (edema)

Headache

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metoprolol tartrate brand

metoprolol succinate brand

A

Lopressor

Toprol XL

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metoprolol tartrate dosage

metoprolol succinate dosage

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1 (25,50,100mg) tablet twice daily

1 (25,50,100,200mg) ER tablet once daily

34
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metoprolol tartrate
metoprolol succinate
indications

A

Hypertension
Management of angina
Post heart attack
Heart failure

35
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metoprolol tartrate
metoprolol succinate
counseling tips

A

Dizziness
Fatigue
Take with food (better absorption)
Lowers heart rate

36
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clonidine brand

A

Catapres

Catapres-TTS (patch)

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clonidine dosage

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1 (0.1,0.2,0.3mg) tablet twice daily
MAX 2.4mg/day
Patch - one patch weekly
MAX 0.6mg/day

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clonidine indications

A

Hypertension

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clonidine counseling tips

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Tablet: Drowsiness (avoid alcohol)
Dry mouth
Constipation
Sudden discontinuation results in rebound hypertension
Also for Patch: Apply to hairless area on upper arm or upper chest
Rotate sites
Do not cut the patch

40
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All diuretics and anti-hypertensive agents can cause…

A

Hypotension

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