cardiovascular, inflammation and pain medications Flashcards
brand name for furosemide
lasix
dosing of furosemide/ lasix
once daily, BID
indications for furosemide/ lasix
edema
heart failure
hypertension
couseling tips for furosemide/ lasix
Sun sensitivity
* Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
* Dizziness upon standing
* Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
brand name for spironolactone
aldactone
dosing of spironolactone/ aldactone
once daily, BID
indications for spironolactone/ aldactone
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
Non-FDA approved: - Acne
- Hormone Therapy
couseling tips to spironolactone/ aldactone
- Gynecomastia
- Increased serum potassium
- Diarrhea
- Irregular menses
brand name for hydochlorothiazide
microzide
dosing of hydrochlorothiazide/ microzide
once daily
indications of hydrochlorothiazide/ microzide
edema
hypertension
couseling tips for hydrochlorothiazide/ microzide
- Sun sensitivity
- Dizziness upon standing
- Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
brand name for lisinopril
zestril
prinivil
dosing of lisinopril
once daily
indications of lisinopril
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
- Migraine prevention
couseling tips of lisinopril
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Dizziness
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Increases serum potassium
brand name of losartan
cozaar
dosing of losartan/cozaar
once daily
indication of losartan/cozaar
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Diabetic nephropathy
couseling tips of losartan/cozaar
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increases serum potassium
brand name of amlidipine
norvasc
dosing of amlodipine/ norvasc
once daily
indications of amlodipine/ norvasc
- Hypertension
- Management of angina (chest pain)
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
couseling tips for amlodipine/ norvasc
- Leg swelling (edema)
- Headache
brand name of metoprolol tartrate
lopressor immediate release
dosing for lopressor/ metprolol tartrate
BID
brand name of metoprolol succinate
toprol XL
dosing of metoprolol succinate/ toprol XL
once daily
indications for metoprolol
- Hypertension
- Post heart attack
- Management of angina (IR only)
- Heart failure (XL only)
couseling tips for metoprolol
- Dizziness
- Fatigue (goes away within 7 days)
- Take with food - better absorption
- Lowers heart rate
- Do not discontinue medication abruptly –
increased cardiovascular risk
brand name for aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid
bayer aspirin
dosing of aspirin
q4-6h prn
max 4000mg/day
indications of aspirin
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains)
- Heart attack and stroke prevention
couseling tips for aspirin
- Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration
- Take with food/milk
- Do not give to children less than 18 years old due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome
- Ringing in ears with high dose
brand name for ibuprofen
OTC: advil, motrin IB
Rx: motrin
dosing of ibuprofen
q4-6h prn
OTC max: 1200mg/day
rx max: 3200mg/day
indications of ibuprofen
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
brand name for meloxicam
mobic
dosing of meloxicam
once daily
indications for ibuprofen
- Moderate to severe pain in adults,
typically adjunct therapy with other
analgesics - Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
couseling tips for meloxicam/ ibuprofen
- Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration
- Take with food or milk
- Avoid in patients with history of heart problems
brand name for methylprednisolone
medrol
dosing of methylprednisolone/ medrol
once daily
Dose pack: 21 tablets taken over a course of 6 days
indications of methylprednisolone/ medrol
- Inflammation
- Asthma exacerbations
- Poison Ivy
couseling tips for methylprednisolone/ medrol
- Finish entire course
- Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
- Take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
brand name of hydrocortisone
ala-cort
anucort-HC
instacort
dosing of hydrocortisone
once daily, BID
indications of hydrocortisone
- Topical rash and itching (external)
- Inflammation
- Hemorrhoids (rectal)
couseling tips for hydrocortisone
localized buring
brand name of acetaminophen
tylenol
dosing of acetaminophen
q4-6h prn
max: 3000 mg/day
indications for acetaminophen
mild to moderate pain
fever
counseling tips for acetaminophen
- APAP in many OTC and RX combo products
- Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to
potential liver toxicity
brand name for tramadol
ultram
dosing of tramadol/ultram
q4-6h prn
indications for tramadol/ultram
moderate pain
counseling tips for tramadol/ultram
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
brand name for oxycodone
oxy IR
oxycontin
dosing of oxycodone
Oxy IR: q4-6h prn
Oxycontin: BID
indication for oxycodone
severe pain
counseling tips for oxycodone
- Stomach upset
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Do not crush or chew CR tablets
