Med List 5 Flashcards
furosemide brand
Lasix
furosemide frequency
-daily
-BID
furosemide use
-edema (swelling)
-heart failure
-HTN
furosemide tips
-sunsensitivity
-dec electrolytes
-dizziness on standing
-avoid taking at bed time (inc urination)
Spironolactone brand
Aldactone
spironolactone freq
-daily
-BID
spironolactone use
-heart failure
-HTN
-also acne and Hormone therapy (not FDA approved)
Spironolactone tips
-gynecomastia
-inc serum potassium
-diarrhea
-irregular menses
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand
Microzide
hydrochlorothiazide freq
daily
hydrochlorothiazide use
-edema
-HTN
hydochlorothiazide tips
-sun sensitivity
-dizziness upon standing
-inc urination dont take before bed
lisinopril brand
-Zestril
-Prinivil
lisinopril freq
daily
lisinopril use
-HTN
-heart failure/attack
-migraine prevention
lisinopril tips
-avoid during pregnancy
-dizziness
-dry cough
-headache
-inc blood potassium
losartan brand
Cozaar
losartan freq
daily
losartan use
-HTN
-heart failure
-diabetic neuropathy
losartan tips
-avoid if preg
-dizziness
-headache
-inc blood potassium
amlodipine brand
Norvasc
amlodipine freq
daily
amlodipine use
-HTN
-manage angine (chest pain)
-Raynaud’s phenomenon
amlodipine tips
-leg swelling (edema)
-headache