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Albumin

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-Trade: Albutein 25%
-Classification: Plasma Volume expander
-Notes: Use cautiously with HF, renal insufficiency, pulmonary edema

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Amiodarone

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-Trade: Cordarone
-Classification: Antiarrhythmics (class III)
-Notes: corneal microdeposits, ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis & toxicity

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Amlodipine

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-Trade: Norvasc
-Classification: CCB
-Notes: peripheral edema, caution with hepatic impairment

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Apixaban

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-Trade: Eliquis
-Classification: Anticoagulant
-Notes: severe bleeding, rash, hypersensitivty

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Aspirin

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-Trade: ASA
-Classification: antipyretic nonopioid analgesic
-Notes: don’t use with GI bleed, ulcer, ETOH, asthma. Tinnitus

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Atorvastatin

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-Trade: Lipitor
-Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
-Notes: Abd cramps, constipation, heartburn, rhabdomyolysis

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Atropine

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-Trade: atro-pen
-Classification: antidysrhythmic
-Notes: tachy, brady

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Carvedilol

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-Trade: Coreg
-Classification: beta blocker
-Notes: dizziness, decreased HR, CHF, pulmonary edema, ED, SJS,

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Clonidine

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-Trade: catapres
-Classification: sedative/ anti-hypertensive
-Notes: ortho HoTN, HF, dry mouth, low libido

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Clopidogrel

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-Trade: Plavix
-Classification: antiplatelet agents
-Notes: Increased bleeding, ASA and NSAIDS, decreased PLT and WBC

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Digoxin

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-Trade: lanoxin
-Classification: cardiac glycoside, inotropic
-Notes: dysrhythmias, AV block

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Diltiazem

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-Trade: Cardizem
-Classification: CCB, antiarrhythmic SVT, and A fib/flutter
-Notes: increased grape fruit juice levels, arrhythmias

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Enalapril

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-Trade: Vasotec
-Classification: ACE inhibitor
-Notes: insomnia, MI, tinnitus, increased liver function tests, proteinuria

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Enoxaparin

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-Trade: lovenox
-Classification: anticoagulant
-Notes: SQ, bleeding, anemia

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Ezetimibe

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-Trade: Zetia
-Classification: cholesterol absorption inhibitor
-Notes: myalgias, arthralgias, rhabdo, angioedema

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Furosemide

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-Trade: Lasix
-Classification: loop diuertic
-Notes: metabolic acidosis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis

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Heparin

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-Trade: Heparin
-Classification: anticoagulant
-Notes: bleeding, hematuria, HIT, rash, increased liver function tests

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Hydralazine

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-Trade: Apresoline
-Classification: direct acting peripheral vasodilator
-Notes: max at 300mg/D, palpitations, N/V/D, anorexia, lupus like symps

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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-Trade: Diuril
-Classification: Thiazide like diuertic
-Notes: decreased K, drowsiness, anorexia

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Isosorbide

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-Trade: Imdur
-Classification: Nitrate
-Notes: Repeated in 3 doses, decreased BP, increased HR, no drugs that end in “fil”

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KCL

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-Trade: potassium
-Classification: electrolyte replacement
-Notes: abd pain, N/V/D, IV site irritation

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Lisinopril

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-Trade: zestril
-Classification: ACE inhibitor
-Notes: cough at PM, decreased BP, taste disturbances

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Losartan

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-Trade: Cozaar
-Classification: ARB
-Notes: Cerebral vascular accident, MI, dysrhythmias, cough

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Metolazone

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-Trade: Zaroxolyn
-Classification: Thiazide like diuertic
-Notes: decreased K, hyperuriemia

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Metoprolol

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-Trade: Lopressor
-Classification: Beta-blocker
-Notes: CHF, pulmonary edema, ED, bronchospasms

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Midodrine

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-Trade: ProAmatine
-Classification: alpha-1 agonist tx for ortho HoTN
-Notes: stomach pain, increased urination, trouble sleeping, leg cramps

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Nebivolol

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-Trade: bystolic
-Classification: beta blocker
-Notes: insomnia, dizziness, MI, impotence, RF, pulmonary edema, bronchospasm

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Nifedipine

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-Trade: Procardia
-Classification: CCB
-Notes: don’t take with CYP2A4 inducer, increased toxicity with cimetidine, digoxin, phenytoin

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Nitroglycerin

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Trade: Nitro stat
Classification: coronary vasodilator
Notes: Collapse, flushing, HA

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Phytonadione

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Trade: Mephyton
Classification: Vitamin K, Fat soluble Vit
Notes: brain damage with large doses, resp arrest

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Simvastatin

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Trade: Zocor
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Notes: rhabdo, increase LFTs

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Sodium Bicarb

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Trade: Baking soda
Classification: Alkanlinizer
Notes: used for cardiac emergencies, twitching, tetany

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Spironolactone

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Trade: Aldactone
Classification: K-sparing diuretic
Notes: clumsiness, ED, HA

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Ticagrelor

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Trade: Brilinta
Classification: Platelt inhibitor
Notes: fatal bleeding, dyspnea

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Valsartan

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Trade: Diovan
Classification: ARB
Notes: dizziness, angioedema

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Vasopressin

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Trade: vasostrict
Classification: pituitary hormone
Notes: used for diabetes insipidus, HoTN, MI

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Warfarin

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Trade: Coumadin
Classification: anticoagulant
Notes: bleeding, keep vit K food consistent.

3rd Semester Meds (10 decks)

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