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