List 9-Cardiovascular Flashcards
Brand for: clopidogrel
plavix
Strengths: clopidogrel
75mg
Frequency: clopidogrel
300mg loading dose, 75mg daily
Use: clopidogrel
reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
Counseling: clopidogrel
avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk, seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising, avoid abrupt discontinuation
Brand for: warfarin
coumadin
Strengths: warfarin
1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg
Frequency: warfarin
daily
Use: warfarin
prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation
Counseling: warfarin
avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk, seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising, avoid abrupt discontinuation, keep dietary vitamin K and alc consumption consistent, many drug interactions, discuss new meds with RPh, take missed dose ASAP, never double dose same day
Brand for: rivaroxaban
xarelto
Strengths: rivaroxaban
2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Frequency: rivaroxaban
daily, bid
Use: rivaroxaban
prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation
Counseling: rivaroxaban
seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising, gastroenteritis, vomiting, cough (pediatric patients)
Brand for: furosemide
lasix
Strengths: furosemide
20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Frequency: furosemide
daily, bid
Use: furosemide
edema (swelling), heart failure, hypertension
Counseling: furosemide
sun sensitivity, decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++), dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime-increases urination
Brand for: spironolactone
aldactone
Strengths: spironolactone
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Frequency: spironolactone
daily, bid
Use: spironolactone
heart failure, hypertension
non-FDA: acne, hormone therapy
Counseling: spironolactone
gynecomastia, increased serum potassium, diarrhea, irregular menses
Brand for: hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
microzide
Strengths: hydrochlorothiazide
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
Frequency: hydrochlorothiazide
daily
Use: hydrochlorothiazide
edema, hypertension
Counseling: hydrochlorothiazide
sun sensitivity, dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime-increases urination
Brand for: lisinopril
zestril, prinivil
Strengths: lisinopril
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg
Frequency: lisinopril
daily
Use: lisinopril
hypertension, heart failure, heart attack, migraine prevention
Counseling: lisinopril
avoid during pregnancy, dizziness, dry cough, headache, increased serum potassium
Brand for: losartan
cozar
Strengths: losartan
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Frequency: losartan
daily
Use: losartan
hypertension, heart failure, diabetic neuropathy
Counseling: losartan
avoid during pregnancy, dizziness, headache, increases serum potassium
Brand for: amlodipine
norvasc
Strengths: amlodipine
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Frequency: amlodipine
daily
Use: amlodipine
hypertension, management of angina (chest pain), raynaud’s phenomenon
Counseling: amlodipine
leg swelling (edema), headache
Brand for: metoprolol tartate
metoprolol succinate
lopressor (IR)
toprol XL (ER)
Strengths: metoprolol tartate
metoprolol succinate
IR: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
XL: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
Frequency: metoprolol tartate
metoprolol succinate
IR: BID
XL: daily
Use: metoprolol tartate
metoprolol succinate
hypertension, post heart attack, management of angina (IR only), heart failure (XL only)
Counseling: metoprolol tartate
metoprolol succinate
dizziness, fatigue (goes away within 7 days), take with food-better absorption, lowers heart rate, do not discontinue medication abruptly-increased cardiovascular risk