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brand for clopidogrel
Plavix
generic for Plavix
clopidogrel
clopidogrel common strengths
75mg
clopidogrel common frequency
300mg loading dose, 75mg daily
clopidogrel indications
- To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
clopidogrel counseling
- Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
brand for warfarin
Coumadin
generic for Coumadin
warfarin
warfarin common strengths
1mg,
2mg,
2.5mg,
3mg,
4mg,
5mg,
6mg,
7.5mg,
10mg
warfarin common frequency
daily
warfarin indications
To prevent blood clots
* Atrial Fibrillation
warfarin counseling
*• Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
• Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
• Avoid abrupt discontinuation
- Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
- Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
- Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
brand for rivaroxaban
Xarelto
generic for Xarelto
rivaroxaban
rivaroxaban common strengths
2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg
rivaroxaban common frequency
daily, BID
rivaroxaban indications
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial Fibrillation
rivaroxaban counseling
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Gastroenteritis
- Vomiting
- Cough (pediatric patients)
brand for furosemide
Lasix
generic for Lasix
furosemide
furosemide common strengths
20mg,
40mg,
80mg
furosemide common frequency
daily, BID
furosemide indications
- Edema (swelling)
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
furosemide counseling
- Sun sensitivity
- Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
- Dizziness upon standing
- Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination