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-nacin; -tropine

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anticholinergic (antimuscarinic)

  • darifenacin, solifenacin
  • EXCEPTIONS: ATROPINE, BENZTROPINE, OXYBUTYNINE (muscarinic antagonist)
  • MOA: Slows GI motility, Mydriasis, Increase HR, Bronchodilation, Urinary Rtn,
  • CI: Narrow angle glaucoma,
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR: Dry mouth, blurred vision, mydriasis (IOP), constipation, Antihistamine effects (sedation, drowsiness)
  • Intervention: Take w/ food,
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-zosin

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alpha blocker

  • terazosin, prazosin, doxazosin
  • MOA: peripheral arterial and venous dilation causing lowered BP
  • T. Use: Primary HTN, (doxazosin - BPH)
  • SE/AR: Dizziness, fainting/ syncope
  • CI:
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-terol

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beta agonist; bronchodilator

  • albuterol (acute), formoterol, salmeterol, terbutaline
  • MOA: promote bronchodilation by beta2 activation
  • T. Use: bronchodilation
  • SE/AR: tachycardia, palpations, tremors
  • Cautions: DM, hyperthyroidism, Heart disease, HTN, angina, and CI w/tachydysrhthmias
  • Intervention:
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-olol

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beta blocker (Beta-adrenergic blocker)

  • cardioselective (metoprolol, atenolol) non-selective (propranolol, nadolol, labetalol), carvedilol
  • MOA: lower blood pressure
  • T. Use: Primary HTN, Angina, tachydysrhythmias, HF, and MI
  • SE/AR: bradycardia, nasal stuffiness, AV block, rebound myocardium excitation if stopped abruptly, bronchospasm
  • CI: AV block and bradycardia
  • Intervention:
    • Monitor blood sugars (masks hypoglycemia)
    • Monitor Heart Rate
    • Do not stop abruptly
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-afil

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phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor

  • sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-bicin

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antineoplastic

  • doxorubicin, epirubicin, idarubicin, valrubicin
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
    • use extreme caution (gloves, mask)
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-bital

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barbiturate (sedative)

  • butabarbital, phenobarbital, secobarbital
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-caine

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local anesthetic

  • bupivacaine, lidocaine, prilocaine, proparacaine
  • MOA: lidocaine used for ventricular (VT and V-fib)
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR: Confusion, drowsiness, muscle twitching, seizures, parasthesias (see slide 33 for SAMS toxicity)
  • CI:
  • Assess: Cardiac monitoring, lidocaine toxicity
  • Intervention:
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cef-, ceph-

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cephalosporin antibiotic

  • cefaclor, cefprozil, cephalexin
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-cillin

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penicillin antibiotic

  • amoxicillin, ampicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-cycline

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tetracycline antibiotic

  • doxycycline, tetracycline
  • MOA: inhibit growth, destroy, or otherwise control replication of microbes
  • T. Use: fungal, bacterial, protozoal, rickettsial infections
  • Precautions: Consume 3L/day, backup contraceptives, avoid sun exposure
  • Intervention:
    • Hx of allergies
    • Monitor for signs of med reaction and secondary infections
    • Give on time
    • Do C&S first
    • damages teeth in children < 8
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-dazole

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anthelmintic; antibiotic; antibacterial

  • albendazole, mebendazole, metronidazole, tinidazole
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-dipine

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calcium channel blocker (CCBs)

  • amlodipine, nisoldipine (work only on vessels)
    • EXCEPTIONS: diltiazem, Verapamil (work on heart and vessels)
  • MOA: decrease Ca in the heart
    • prevents muscle contraction → causes vasodilation → dec. BP → dec. afterload, peripheral resistance, and workload
  • T. use: HTN, angina, Cardiac arrhythmias
  • SE/AR: constipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity
  • CI: grapefruit juice, HF, heart block, bradycardia
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-dronate

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biphosphonate; bone resorption inhibitor

  • alendronate, etidronate, ibandronate, risedronate
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess: Intervention
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-eprazole

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proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

  • esomeprazole, omeprazole, rebaprazole
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-fenac

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NSAID

  • bromfenac, diclofenac, nepafenac
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-floxacin

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quinolone antibiotic

  • ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-gliptin

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antidiabetic; inhibitor of the DPP-4 enzyme

  • sitagliptin
  • MOA: promotes release of insulin, lowers glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying
  • T. Use: control glucose
  • Cautions: Caution in renal, hepatic or cardiac disorders, avoided in lactation and pregnancy
  • Intervention: Teach about hypoglycemia, monitor A1c, exercise and diet, refer to diabetic nurse.
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-glitazone

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antidiabetic; thiazolidinedione

  • pioglitazone, rosiglitazone
  • MOA: decreases cellular insulin resistance
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR: hypoglycemia
  • Cautions: caution in renal, hepatic, or cardiac disorders; avoid in pregnancy and lactation.
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-iramine

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antihistamine

  • brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, pheniramine
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-lamide

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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

  • acetazolamide, brinzolamide, dorzolamide, methazolamide
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-limus

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immunosuppressant

  • pimecrolimus, sirolimus, tacrolimus
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-mab

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monoclonal antibody

  • daclizumab, infliximab, omalizumab
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-mycin

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antibiotic; antibacterial

  • azithromycin, clarithromycin, clindamycin, erythromycin
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention
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-nazole

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antifungal

  • fluconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-olone

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corticosteroid

  • fluocinolone, rimexolone, triamcinolone

anabolic steroid

  • nandrolone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-oprazole

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proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

  • dexlansoprazole, lansoprazole
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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farin; -parin

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antithrombotic; anticoagulant (blood thinner)

  • warfarin, heparin, tinzaparin,
  • EXCEPTION: fondaparinux
  • MOA:
  • T. Use: prevent blood clot formation
  • SE/AR: bleeding/hermorrhage
  • CI:
  • Intervention: antibiotics and potassium affect INR value, INR should be 2-3/3.5, take at the same time daily, do not double dose.
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-phylline

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xanthine derivative (bronchodilator)

  • aminophylline, theophylline
  • MOA: relaxation of bronchial muscle
  • T. Use: bronchospasm, long-term asthma
  • SE/AR: irritability, restlessness, (AE/ tachycardia, tachypnea, seizures)
  • CI: Peptic ulcer disease, Caution: DM, hyperthyroidism, Heart disease, hypertention, and angina
  • Intervention: T. levels, avoid caffeine, smoking and alcohol.
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-pramine

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tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

  • clomipramine, imipramine, trimipramine
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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pred; pred-

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corticosteroid

  • loteprednol, prednicarbate, prenisolone, prednisone
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-pril

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ACE inhibitor

  • lisinopril, captopril, enalapril, ramipril
  • MOA: dilates venuoles/arterioles → improves renal blood flow and dec. fluid vol.
  • T. Use: HTN, HR, MI, diabetic neuropathy
  • SE/AR: Persistant cough, angioedema, HoTN, teratogenic, hyperkalemia
  • if angioedema occurs give epinephrine 0.5mL subq
  • take captopril 1 hr before meals
  • Measure blood pressure and Potassium!
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-profen

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NSAID

  • fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR: peptic ulcerns, HTN, Kidney disease,
  • CI:
  • Intervention:
    • can cause HTN, HF, Stroke, MI
    • they can increase effects of hypertensives and diuretics
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-sartan

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angiotensin II receptor antagonist; ARB

  • candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, valsartan
  • MOA: dilates venuoles/arterioles → improves renal blood flow and dec. fluid vol.
  • T. Use: HTN, HF, MI, diabetic neuropathy
  • SE/AR: Persistent cough, angioedema, HoTN, teratogenic (2-3m)
    • if angioedema occurs give epinephrine 0.5mL subq
    • consult HCP about OTC drugs
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-semide

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loop diuretic (water pill)

  • furosemide, torsemide
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-setron

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serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, antiemetic and antinauseant

  • alosetron, dolasetron, ondansetron
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-statin

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HMB-CoA reductase inhibitor; statins

  • atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
  • MOA: interfere with hepatic enzyme HMB-CoA reductase to reduce formation of cholesterol precursors
  • T. Use: Primary HLD, coronary events or MI, stroke in diabetics
  • SE/AR: muscle aches, hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis, peripheral neuropathy
  • Cautions: Prolonged bleeding with warfarin, reacts with many drugs!
  • Intervention: Do not administer with grapefruit juice, take in the evening, monitor liver and renal fx, low-fat/high-fiber diet, Report muscle weakness
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sulfa-

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antibiotic; anti-infective; anti-inflammatory

  • sulfacetamide, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine
  • MOA:
  • T. Use:
  • SE/AR:
  • CI:
  • Assess:
  • Intervention:
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-tadine

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antihistamine

  • cyproheptadine, desloratadine, loratadine, olopatadine
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-thiazide

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thiazide diuretic (water pill)

  • chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, methyclothiazide
  • MOA:
41
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-gestrel

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female hormone (progestin)

  • desogestrel
  • etonogestrel
  • levonorgestrel
  • norgestrel
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tretin-; tretin; -tretin

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retinoid; dermatologic agent; form of vitamin A

  • acitretin
  • alitretinoin
  • isotretinoin
  • tretinoin
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-triptan

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antimigraine; selective 5-HT receptor agonist

  • almotriptan
  • eletriptan
  • rizatriptan
  • sumatriptan
  • zolmitriptan
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-tropium

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Inhaled anticholinergic

  • Ipratropium, tiotropium
  • T. Use: prevent bronchospasms, manage allergen- or exercise-indused asthma, COPD
  • SE: dry mouth and eyes, urinary rtn
  • Cautions: peanut allergy, narrow-angle glaucoma, BPH, not for acute attacks
  • Interventions: Takes 2 weeks for effect, Shake inhaler, wait 5 min between inhaled meds, use w/in 1 min of reconstitution in nebulized
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-triptyline

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tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

  • amitriptyline
  • nortriptyline
  • protriptyline
46
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-zepam

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benzodiazepine

  • clonazepam, diazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, temazepam
    *
47
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-zolam

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benzodiazepine

  • alprazolam
  • estazolam
  • midazolam
  • triazolam
48
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No suffix

Cardiac Glycosides

A
  • Digoxin, Digitoxin, Oubain
  • MOA:
    • Inc the force of contraction and velocity of myocardial contractions to improve stroke volume and output. Slow HR to allow for ventricular filling
  • T. use
    • HF, afib & aflutter
  • SE/AE: Digitalis toxicity! → N.V.D, loss of appetite (anorexia), HA, anxiety, blurred vision/ yellow vision, confusion, halluciations
    • Cardiotoxicity → bradycardia
  • CI:
    • hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, Impaired renal, AV block, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
    • Drug I -
      • ACE Inhibitors and ARB (inc. risk of hyperkalemia)
      • Thiazide or loop diuretics increase the risk of hypokalemia and toxicity
      • ACE and ARBs increase risk of hyperkalemia
      • Verapamin increases risk of toxicity
  • Antidote: digoxin immune Fab (Digiband)
  • Assessment:
    • Toxicity; AHR (1 min) hold if <60, 70, 90; CI(drug), K levels, monitor for dysrhthmias
  • Monitor serum K, Mg and digoxin levels
  • Teaching:
    • Consult HCP before OTC (inlcuding antacids), Admin IV over >5min. Notify HCP of sudden increase in HR
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-sone

A

corticosteroid

  • cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone
  • MOA:
50
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S/S DIG TOXICITY

A

GI EFFECTS (N, V, ANOREXIA, ABDOMINAL PAIN)

VISUAL DISTURBANCES (DIPLOPIA, BLURRED VISION, HALOS)

FATIGUE, WEAKNESS

51
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S/E of NITROGLYCERIN

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LIGHTHEADEDNESS, DIZZYNESS, BP

52
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ADENOSINE

A

FOR DYSRRHTHMIAS

FOR SUPERVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

GIVE VERY QUICKLY

CAUSES THE PT TO FLATLINE BRIEFLY

USED TO DETERMINE WHAT RHYTHM THEY ARE IN

53
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vasodilators

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  • nitroglycerin, enalaprilat, nitroprusside, hydralazine
  • T. use: HTN emergencies
  • S/E: dizziness, HA, HoTN, cyanide toxicity, thiocyanate poisoning.
  • Interventions: do not mix with other meds, guard from light, discard after 24 hr, continuous ECG and BP
54
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Antiplatelet medications

A
  • clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel, aspirin
  • prevent platelets from sticking together and forming obstructions/clots
  • they prolong bleeding time
    • don’t take with peptic ulcer, active bleeding, or hemorrhage
    • Do not take with ginkgo, ginseng, or garlic

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