Chapter 6 Cardio Flashcards
Omega-3-Acid E.E.
Lovaza; Antihyperlipidemic; OTC fish oil- prescription for Lovaza
Niacin
Niaspan ER; Antihyperlipidemic; OTC vitamin–may cause flushing– 81mg low Aspirin may help
Aspirin (Low Dose)
Ecotrin; Antiplatelet; In low 81mg dose daily, Aspirin is used as an anticoagulating agent
Mannitol
Osmitrol; Osmotic Diuretic- Used for reducing intracranial pressure- Works on proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)- 1st
Furosemide
Lasix; Loop Diuretic- Used for lowering blood pressure and fluid balance- Works on Loop of Henle- 2nd
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide; Thiazide Diuretic- Used for blood pressure, but more modest diuresis- Works at distal convoluted tubule (DCT)- 3rd
HCTZ/Triamterene
Dyazide; Potassium Sparing and Thiazide Diuretic- Used for those with electrolyte imbalance and blood pressure- Works at (DCT)- 3rd
Spironolactone
Aldactone; Potassium Sparing Diuretic- Used for BP and potassium balance- Works on Collecting Duct– Beware may cause gynecomastia- 4th
Potassium Chloride
K-Dur; Electrolyte Replenishment; For K levels when potassium sparing is contraindicated or a loop flushes too much K out.
Doxazosin
Cardura; Alpha-1 Antagonist- Causes vasodilation and reduction in BP
Clonidine
Catapres; Alpha-2 Agonist- Works to engage alpha-2 to reduce peripheral vascular resistance
Propanolol
Inderal; Beta-Blocker- 1st Gen- Non-Beta-Selective
Atenolol
Tenormin; Beta-Blocker- 2nd Gen- Beta-Selective
Metoprolol Succinate
Toprol XL; Beta-Blocker- 2nd Gen- Beta-Selective- Long acting
Metoprolol Tartrate
Lopressor; Beta-Blocker- 2nd Gen- Beta-Selective- Short acting
Carvedilol
Coreg; Beta-Blocker- 3nd Gen- Non-Beta-Selective, vasodilating
Enalapril
Vasotec; Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE I’s)- Can cause cough!
Lisinopril
Zestril; Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE I’s)- Can cause cough!
Losartan
Cozaar; Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Olmesartan
Benicar; Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Valsartan
Diovan; Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Diltiazem
Cardizem; Calcium Channel Blockers Non-Dyhydropyridines- Antidisrhythmic, vasodilator
Verapamil
Calan; Calcium Channel Blockers Non-Dyhydropyridines- Antidisrhythmic, vasodilator
Amlodipine
Norvasc; Calcium Channel Blockers Dyhydropyridines
Nifedipine
Procardia; Calcium Channel Blockers Dyhydropyridines
Nitroglycerin
Nitrostat; Vasodilator– Can cause dizziness!
Atorvastatin
Lipitor; HMG-CoA Reducatase Inhibitors- Hepatotoxic, could cause myositis, and can’t use during gestation.
Rosuvastatin
Crestor; HMG-CoA Reducatase Inhibitors- Hepatotoxic, could cause myositis, and can’t use during gestation.
Fenofibrate
Tricor; Fibric Acid and Derivatives- Triglyceride lowering fibric acid.
Heparin
Heparin; Anticoagulant- Injectable
Enoxaparin
Lovenox; Anticoagulant- Injectable- Low Weight good for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Warfarin
Coumadin; Anticoagulant- Oral- Use International normalized Ratio (INR) rate for maintaining therapy and measuring effectiveness
Dabigatran
Pradaxa; Anticoagulant- Doesn’t need INR monitoring
Clopidogrel
Plavix; Antiplatelet- Reduces ability of platelets to stick together similar to aspirin.
Digoxin
Lanoxin; Cardiac Glycoside- Treats CHF by increasing the force of the heart contraction– Watch for yellow halos in toxic levels
Atropine
AtroPen; Anticholinergic- “dry” effects– they ABDUCT water: Anhidrosis, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Urinary retention, Constipation, and Tachycardia– Tachy SE prevents Bradycardia and is main purpose of drug.
