Final Exam Week 6 Flashcards
Anti-Arrhythmics
Digoxin = Lanoxin
Digoxin
Lanoxin
Anti-Arrhythmics Indications
- Arrhythmia
- Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia
- Heart Failure
Anti-Arrhythmics Adverse Effects
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomitting
- Headache
- Rash
- Toxicity: Visual disturbances, reduced color discrimination
Anti-Arrhythmics Drug Interaction
- Beta blocker -decreased heart rate
- Diuretics - risk of toxicity
- Antacids, bile acid sequestrants, sucralfate - decreased absorption of drug
Anti-Arrhythmics Patient Counseling
- take at same time everyday (after morning meals)
- do not stop abruptly
Anticoagulants - Factor Xa Inhibitors
Rivaroxaban - Zarelto
Rivaroxaban
Xarelto
Anticoagulants - Factor Xa Inhibitors indications
- prevention and treatment of blood clots (DVT and PE)
- nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (prevents stroke)
Anticoagulants - Factor Xa Inhibitors Patient Counseling
- once daily dosing should be with evening meal
Anticoagulants - Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
dabigatran = pradaxa
dabigatran
pradaxa
Anticoagulants - Direct Thrombin Inhibitors indications
- prevent and treat blood clots
- prevent stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Anticoagulants - Direct Thrombin Inhibitors adverse effects
- stomach irritation/heartburn
Anticoagulants - Direct Thrombin Inhibitors Drug Interactions
- antacids can decrease absorption
Anticoagulants - Direct Thrombin Inhibitors patient counseling
- do not open capsules
- do not store in another container
- take with food
Anticoagulants - Vitamin K Antagonists
Warfarin = Coumadin, Jantoven
Warfarin
Coumadin, Jantoven