IHD Formulary Flashcards
Amlodipine Brands
Norvasc
Amlodipine Dosing
5 to 10mg PO QD for angina
Amlodipine AEs
Peripheral Edema
Hypotension
Dizziness
Headache
Amlodipine Monitoring
Heart rate
BP
Peripheral Edema
Aspirin Brand
Low dose aspirin/baby aspirin
Aspirin Dosing
81mg PO QD for prevention
Aspirin AEs
GI effects
Hypersensitivity (edema,rash)
Aspirin Monitoring
signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity
internal bleeding/ulcers
Atenolol Brand
Tenormin
Atenolol Dosing
50-100mg PO QD for angina
Atenolol AEs
Bradycardia
Bronchospasm
CNS effects (fatigue, dizzy, etc)
Masking of hypoglycemia
Withdrawal/cessation symptoms
Atenolol Monitoring
BP, HR, mental alertness, bronchospasms, serum glucose, kidney function
Atorvastatin Brand
Lipitor
Atorvastatin Dosing
10 to 20mg PO qd for primary prevention
40 to 80mg PO QD for secondary prevention
Atorvastatin AEs
Hepatic Toxicity
Muscle Pains
Atorvastatin Monitoring
Lipid Panel
Hepatic Transaminase Levels
Rhabdomyolysis/myopathy
CPK
Benazepril Brand
Lotensin
Benazepril Dosing
10-40mg PO QD for HTN
Benazepril AEs
AKI
Angioedema
Chronic Cough
Hyperkalemia
Benazepril Monitoring
BP, BUN, SCr, potassium levels, signs of angioedema, signs of chronic cough
Bisoprolol Brand
Zebeta
Bisoprolol Dosing
5-10mg PO QD for Angina
Bisoprolol AEs
Bradycardia
Bronchospasm
CNS effects (fatigue, dizzy)
Masking of hypoglycemia
Withdrawal
Bisoprolol Monitoring
BP, HR, glucose, mental status, bronchospasms
Bumetanide Brand
Bumex
Bumetanide Dosing
0.5mg to 1mg once then titrate up (PO or IV) for edema
Bumetanide AEs
AKI
Fluid/electrolyte loss
Hypersensitivity
Ototoxicity
Bumetanide Monitoring
BP, electrolytes, kidney function, fluid intake and output
Candesartan Brand
Atacand
Candesartan Dosing
8mg-32mg PO QD for HTN and ACS