#9 Cardiovascular Medications Flashcards by Heidi Anderson

clopidogrel dosage

1 75mg tablet daily

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clopidogrel brand

Plavix

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clopidogrel indications

To prevent blood clots

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clopidogrel counseling tips

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

Coumadin

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warfarin dosage

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

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warfarin indications

To prevent and treat blood clots

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warfarin counseling tips

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

Lasix

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furosemide dosage

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

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furosemide indications

Edema (swelling)
Hypertension
Heart failure

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furosemide counseling tips

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

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand

Microzide (capsule)

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hydrochlorothiazide dosage

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

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hydrochlorothiazide indications

Edema

Hypertension

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hydrochlorothiazide counseling tips

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

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triamterene/HCTZ brand

Maxzide-25 (tablet)

Dyazide (capsule)

triamterene/HCTZ dosage

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

triamterene/HCTZ indications

Edema

Hypertension

triamterene/HCTZ counseling tips

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

lisinopril brand

Zestril

Prinivil

lisinopril dosage

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

lisinopril indications

Hypertension
Heart failure
Post heart attack

lisinopril counseling tips

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

valsartan brand

Diovan

valsartan dosage

1 (80,160,320mg) tablet daily | MAX 320mg/day

valsartan indications

Hypertension Heart failure Post heart attack

valsartan counseling tips

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

amlodipine brand

Norvasc

amlodipine dosage

1 (5,10mg) tablet daily | MAX 10mg/day

amlodipine indications

Hypertension | Management of angina (chest pain)

amlodipine counseling tips

Swelling (edema) | Headache

metoprolol tartrate brand | metoprolol succinate brand

Lopressor | Toprol XL

metoprolol tartrate dosage | metoprolol succinate dosage

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

metoprolol tartrate metoprolol succinate indications

Hypertension Management of angina Post heart attack Heart failure

metoprolol tartrate metoprolol succinate counseling tips

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

clonidine brand

Catapres | Catapres-TTS (patch)

clonidine dosage

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

clonidine indications

Hypertension

clonidine counseling tips

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

All diuretics and anti-hypertensive agents can cause...

Hypotension