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1
Q

clopidogrel
counseling points

A
  • 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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2
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clopidogrel
drug class

A

Antiplatelet

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3
Q

clopidogrel
brand

A

Plavix

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4
Q

clopidogrel
common strengths

A

75mg

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5
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clopidogrel
common frequency

A

300mg loading dose,
75mg daily

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6
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clopidogrel
indication

A

To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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7
Q

warfarin
drug class

A

Anticoagulants

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8
Q

warfarin
brand

A

Coumadin

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9
Q

warfarin
common strengths

A

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

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10
Q

warfarin
common frequency

A

daily

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11
Q

warfarin
indication

A
  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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12
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warfarin
counseling points

A
  • 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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13
Q

rivaroxaban
drug class

A

Anticoagulants

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14
Q

rivaroxaban
brand

A

Xarelto

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15
Q

rivaroxaban
common strengths

A

2.5mg, 10mg,15mg, 20mg

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16
Q

rivaroxaban
common frequency

A

daily, BID

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17
Q

rivaroxaban
indication

A
  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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18
Q

rivaroxaban
counseling points

A
  • Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Vomiting
  • Cough (pediatric patients)
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19
Q

spironolactone
drug class

A

Diuretics

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20
Q

spironolactone
brand

A

Aldactone

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21
Q

spironolactone
common strengths

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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22
Q

spironolactone
common frequency

A

daily, BID

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23
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spironolactone
indications

A
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
    Non-FDA:
  • Acne
  • Hormone Therapy
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24
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spironolactone
counseling points

A
  • Gynecomastia
  • Increased serum potassium
  • Diarrhea
  • Irregular menses
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25
Q

furosemide
drug class

26
Q

furosemide
brand

27
Q

furosemide
common strengths

A

20mg, 40mg, 80mg

28
Q

furosemide
common frequency

A

daily, BID

29
Q

furosemide
indications

A
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
30
Q

furosemide
counseling points

A
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
31
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
drug class

32
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
brand

33
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
common strengths

A

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

34
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
common frequency

35
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
indications

A
  • Edema
  • Hypertension
36
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
counseling points

A
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
37
Q

lisinopril
drug class

A

Antihypertensives

38
Q

lisinopril
brand

A

Zestril,
Prinivil

39
Q

lisinopril
common strengths

A

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

40
Q

lisinopril
common frequency

41
Q

lisinopril
indications

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack
  • Migraine prevention
42
Q

lisinopril
counseling points

A
  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Dizziness
  • Dry cough
  • Headache
  • Increases serum potassium
43
Q

losartan
drug class

A

Antihypertensives

44
Q

losartan
brand

45
Q

losartan
common strengths

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

46
Q

losartan
common frequency

47
Q

losartan
indications

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
48
Q

losartan
counseling points

A
  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Increases serum potassium
49
Q

amlodipine
drug class

A

Antihypertensives

50
Q

amlodipine
brand

51
Q

amlodipine
common strengths

A

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

52
Q

amlodipine
common frequency

53
Q

amlodipine
indications

A
  • Hypertension
  • Management of angina (chest pain)
  • Raynaud’s Phenomenon
54
Q

amlodipine
counseling points

A
  • Leg swelling (edema)
  • Headache
55
Q

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate
drug class

A

Antihypertensives

56
Q

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate
brand

A

Lopressor
(immediate release)
———
Toprol XL
(extended release)

57
Q

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate
common strengths

A

IR:
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
———
XL:
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

58
Q

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate
common frequency

A

IR: BID
XL: daily

59
Q

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate
indication

A
  • Hypertension
  • Post heart attack
  • Management of angina (IR only)
  • Heart failure (XL only)
60
Q

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate
counseling points

A
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue (goes away within 7 days)
  • Take with food - better absorption
  • Lowers heart rate
  • Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk
61
Q

Counseling Tip

A

All diuretics and anti-hypertensive agents can cause hypotension (low blood pressure)

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