Cardiovascular Disease Flashcards

1
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clonidine

A

Catapres

PharmCategory: Alpha2 agonist

Common Indications: HTN, ADHD

Key Side Effects: xerostomia, drowsiness

US Boxed Warnings: avoid epidural use

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benazepril

A

Lotensin

PharmCategory: Angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Common Indications: HTN, chronic HF, CAD

Key Side Effects: cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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enalapril

A

Vasotec

PharmCategory: Angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Common Indications: HTN, chronic HF, CAD

Key Side Effects: cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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lisinopril

A

Prinivil, Zestril

PharmCategory: Angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Common Indications: HTN, chronic HF, CAD

Key Side Effects: cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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quinapril

A

Accupril

PharmCategory: Angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Common Indications: HTN, chronic HF, CAD

Key Side Effects: cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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ramipril

A

Altace

PharmCategory: Angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Common Indications: HTN, chronic HF, CAD

Key Side Effects: cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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irbesartan

A

Avapro

PharmCategory: Angiotensin II receptor
blocker (ARB)

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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losartan

A

Cozaar

PharmCategory: Angiotensin II receptor
blocker (ARB)

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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olmesartan

A

Benicar

PharmCategory: Angiotensin II receptor
blocker (ARB)

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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telmisartan

A

Micardis

PharmCategory: Angiotensin II receptor
blocker (ARB)

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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valsartan

A

Diovan

PharmCategory: Angiotensin II receptor
blocker (ARB)

Common Indications: HTN, chronic HF, CAD

Key Side Effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema

US Boxed Warnings: fetal toxicity (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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amlodipine

A

Norvasc

PharmCategory: Indications: Dihydropyridine calcium
channel blocker (CCB)

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: edema

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nifedipine

A

Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, Adalat CC

PharmCategory: Indications: Dihydropyridine calcium
channel blocker (CCB)

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: edema

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hydralazine

A

Apresoline

PharmCategory: Direct arterial vasodilator

Common Indications: HTN

Key Side Effects: orthostatic hypotension, drug-induced lupus-like
syndrome

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chlorthalidone

A

Thalitone

PharmCategory: Thiazide diuretic

Common Indications: HTN, volume overload

Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hyponatremia

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hydrochlorothiazide

A

Microzide

PharmCategory: Thiazide diuretic

Common Indications: HTN, volume overload

Key Side Effects: hypokalemia, hyponatremia

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17
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amlodipine and

benazepril

A

Lotrel

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18
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lisinopril and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Prinzide

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19
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losartan and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Hyzaar

20
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olmesartan and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Benicar-HCT

21
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telmisartan and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Micardis HCT

22
Q

triamterene and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Dyazide, Maxzid

23
Q

valsartan and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Diovan-HCT

24
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dabigatran

A

Pradaxa

PharmCategory: Anticoagulant, direct thrombin inhibitor

Common Indications: AF (stroke prevention),
VTE

Key Side Effects: bleeding, dyspepsia

US Boxed Warnings: premature discontinuation increases risk of
thrombotic events

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Q

apixaban

A

Eliquis

PharmCategory: Anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor

Common Indications: AF (stroke prevention),
VTE

Key Side Effects: bleeding

US Boxed Warnings: premature discontinuation increases risk of thrombotic events

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rivaroxaban

A

Xarelto

PharmCategory: Anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor

Common Indications: AF (stroke prevention),
VTE

Key Side Effects: bleeding

US Boxed Warnings: premature discontinuation increases risk of thrombotic events

27
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warfarin

A

Coumadin,
Jantoven

PharmCategory: Anticoagulant, vitamin K
antagonist

Common Indications: AF (stroke prevention),
VTE

Key Side Effects: bleeding

US Boxed Warnings: bleeding risk

Other Notes: narrow therapeutic index drug (toxicity may occur at
concentrations close to therapeutic range; therapeutic monitoring
is recommended)

28
Q

clopidogrel

A

Plavix

PharmCategory: Antiplatelet agent

Common Indications: CAD, stroke

Key Side Effects: bleeding

US Boxed Warnings: diminished effectiveness in poor metabolizers

29
Q

dipyridamole and

aspirin

A

Aggrenox

PharmCategory: Antiplatelet agent

Common Indications: Stroke

Key Side Effects: bleeding, headache

30
Q

prasugrel

A

Effient

PharmCategory: Antiplatelet agent

Common Indications: CAD

Key Side Effects: bleeding

US Boxed Warnings: bleeding risk

Other Notes: contraindicated in patients with history of stroke

31
Q

atenolol

A

Tenormin

PharmCategory: Beta1-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: AF (rate control), CAD, HTN

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation

32
Q

metoprolol tartrate

A

Lopressor

PharmCategory: Beta1-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: AF (rate control), CAD, HTN

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation

33
Q

metoprolol succinate

A

Toprol-XL

PharmCategory: Beta1-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: Chronic HF, AF (rate control), CAD, HT

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation

34
Q

nebivolol

A

Bystolic

PharmCategory: Beta1-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: HTN

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

35
Q

diltiazem

A

Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA,
Cartia XT

PharmCategory: Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB)

Common Indications: AF (rate control), HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: bradycardia, peripheral edema, constipation

36
Q

verapamil

A

Calan, Calan SR, Verelan

PharmCategory: Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB)

Common Indications: AF (rate control), HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: bradycardia, peripheral edema, constipation

37
Q

carvedilol

A

Coreg, Coreg CR

PharmCategory: Non-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: Chronic HF, AF (rate control), CAD, HTN

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

38
Q

labetalol

A

Trandate

PharmCategory: Non-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: HTN

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

39
Q

propranolol

A

Inderal LA,
Inderal XL

PharmCategory: Non-selective beta-blocker

Common Indications: HTN, CAD

Key Side Effects: bradycardia

US Boxed Warnings: avoid abrupt discontinuation

40
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bisoprolol and

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Ziac

41
Q

amiodarone

A

Cordarone, Pacerone

PharmCategory: Antiarrhythmic

Common Indications: AF, ventricular
fibrillation, ventricular
tachycardia

Key Side Effects: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, pulmonary
toxicity, hepatotoxicity

US Boxed Warnings: life-threatening arrhythmias, pulmonary
toxicity, hepatotoxicity

42
Q

sotalol

A

Betapace

PharmCategory: Antiarrhythmic

Common Indications: AF (rhythm control)

Key Side Effects: bradycardia, arrhthymias

US Boxed Warnings: life-threatening proarrhythmia

43
Q

colesevelam

A

Welchol

PharmCategory: Bile acid sequestrant

Common Indications: Dyslipidemia

Key Side Effects: constipation, dyspepsia

44
Q

digoxin

A

Digitek, Digox,
Lanoxin

PharmCategory: Cardiac glycoside

Common Indications: AF (rate control),
chronic HF

Key Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, visual changes

Other Notes: narrow therapeutic index drug (toxicity may occur at
concentrations close to therapeutic range; therapeutic drug
monitoring is recommended); signs of toxicity include nausea,
vomiting and visual changes

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ezetimibe

A

Zetia

PharmCategory:Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Common Indications: Dyslipidemia

Key Side Effects: diarrhea