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Rosuvastatin (Crestor) indication

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Hyperlipidemia (IIa/IIb, IV)

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Fluvastatin (Lescol/XL) indication

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Hyperlipidemia (IIa/IIb)

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Fluvastatin (Lescol XL) notes

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Take at bedtime

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Atorvastatin indication

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Hyperlipidemia (IIa/IIb, IV)

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Atorvastatin notes

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Can be given at any time of day

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Lovastatin (Mevacor) Indication

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Hyperlipidemia IIa/IIb

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Lovastatin (Mevacor) notes

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Take with evening meal

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Pravastatin (Pravachol) indication

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Hyperlipidemia IIa/IIb

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Pravastatin notes

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Take at bedtime

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Simvastatin (Zocor) indication

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Hyperlipidemia IIa/IIb, IV

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Simvastatin notes

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Take in the evening; do not start 80mg due to myopathy risk

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Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

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Hyperlipidemia type IV

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Gemfibrozil (Lopid) notes

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Take 30 minutes before morning & evening meals

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Fenofibrate (Tricor)

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Hyperlipidemia Type IIa/IIb, IV

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Fenofibrate (Tricor)

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Take with food

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Lovaza indication

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HyperTG (>/= 500 mg/dL)

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Lovaza notes

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Take with food

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Questran indication

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Hyperlipidemia Type (IIa)

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Questran notes

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Can divide prn
max dose 24 grams
mix with water prior to administration

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Colesevelam (Welchol) indication

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Hyperlipidemia Type IIa

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Colesevelam (Welchol) notes

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Take with meals

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Niacin (Niaspan) Indication

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Hyperlipidemia Type (IIa/IIb, IV)

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Niacin notes

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Titration necessary

premedicate with ASA or NSAID

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Ezetimibe (Zetia) indication

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Hyperlipidemia Type IIa

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Ezetimibe/simvastatin indication
Hyperlipidemia
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Furosemide (Lasix) indication
CHF
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Furosemide (Lasix) notes
May require BID dosing | oral dose >/= 300mg/day may be needed
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Bumetanide (Bumex) indication
CHF
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Bumetanide (Bumex) notes
Max dose of 10mg/day may be needed
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Torsemide (Demadex) indication
CHF, HTN
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Hydrochlorothiazide indication
HTN
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Indapamide (Lozol) indication
CHF, HTN
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Metolazone (Zaroxolyn) indication
CHF, renal dysfunction
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) indication
Edema (CHF, cirrhosis), HTN
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) notes
for HTN: can start 25mg QD, BID dosing is acceptable
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Eplerenone (Inspra) indication
HTN
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Eplerenone (Inspra) notes
Titrate to 50mg BID after 4 weeks prn
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Dyazide indication
HTN
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Dyazide notes
37.5/25mg capsule
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Maxzide indication
HTN
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Maxzide notes
2 strengths: 37.5/25mg tabs, 75/50mg tabs
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Potassium chloride indication
supplement
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potassium chloride notes
Can divide to minimize GI upset | take with meals and full glass of water
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) indication
decreases risk of vascular events
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Ticlodipine (Ticlid) indication
Stroke reduction
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) notes
Report unusual bleeding
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Ticlodipine notes
Take with meals
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dipyridamole (Persantine) indication
thrombolic event risk reduction with warfarin (cardiac valve replacement)
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dipyridamole (Persantine) notes
Often co-administered with warfarin/ASA
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Aggrenox indication
CVA prevention with h/o TIA or CVA
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Aggrenox notes
strength: 200/25mg caps
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Pentoxifylline (Trental) indication
Intermittant claudication
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Pentoxifylline (Trental) notes
Take with meals
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Cilostazol (Pletal) indication
intermittant claudication
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Cilostazol (Pletal) notes
Take at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals
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Warfarin (Coumadin) indication
A.Fib, VTE
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Warfarin (Coumadin) notes
Average dose 4-5mg/day; avoid alcohol & ASA
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Dabigatran (Pradaxa) indication
A.Fib
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Dabigatran (Pradaxa) notes
Seeking indication for VTE
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Terazosin (Hytrin) indication
HTN
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Terazosin (Hytrin) notes
Start at low dose, take 1st dose at bedtime
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Doxazosin (Cardura/XL) indication
XL: BPH IR: HTN/BPH
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Cardura XL notes
Can increase to 8mg/day in 4 weeks | Take in AM with breakfast
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Cardura notes
Start at low dose | take 1st dose at bedtime to avoid syncope
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Prazosin (minipress) indication
HTN
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Prazosin (Minipress) notes
Start at low dose | Take 1st dose at bedtime to avoid syncope
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Hydralazine (Apresoline) indication
HTN
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Clonidine (Catepres) indication
HTN
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Clonidine notes
Do not skip doses (rebound HTN) | TTS: rotate application site
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Nifedipine (Procardia XL) indication
HTN, Vasospastic/CSA
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Nifedipine (Procardia XL) notes
Take on empty stomach
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Nifedipine (Procardia) indication
vasospastic/CSA
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Nifedipine notes
Not an optimal dosage form for this indication (Vasospastic/CSA)
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Felodipine (Plendil) Indication
HTN
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Amlodipine (Norvasc) indication
HTN, Vasospastic/CSA
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Lotrel indication
HTN
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Lotrel notes - strengths
2.5/10, 5/10 5/20, 10/20 5/40, 10/40
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Diltiazem (Cardizem/CD/XR) indication
CD/XR: HTN | IR: Angina prophylaxis
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Diltiazem notes
CD: take on empty stomach IR: Take before meals and at bedtime
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Verapamil (Isoptin/SR) indication
SR: HTN IR: Vasospastic/CSA
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Verapamil notes
SR: 120-480mg/day IR: Usual daily dosage range 240-480 mg/day
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Isosorbide dinitrate/SR indication
Angina prophylaxis
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Isosorbide dinitrate/SR notes
IR: dose at 7-12-5 for nitrate free interval SR: dose at 8 and 2 for nitrate free interval
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Isosorbide mononitrate indication
angina prophylaxis
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Nitrostat indication/notes
acute anginal pain; PRN
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Nitro-Dur indication/notes
prevention and treatment of angina; do not wear for >12 hours unless directed
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Digoxin (Lanoxin) indication
CHF/A.Fib and flutter
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Amiodarone (Cordarone) indication/notes
Atrial and Ventricular arrhythmias; multiple drug interactions
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Dronedarone (Multaq) indication/notes
A.Fib and flutter; take with meals

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