Med List 5 - CV, Inflammation and Pain Flashcards
Diuretics
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Furosemide
Fx: Once daily, BID
Indications:
Edema (swelling)
Heart failure
HTN
Furosemide Brand
Lasix
Furosemide counseling:
Sun sensitivity
Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, MG++)
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
Spironolactone
Fx: Once daily, BID
Indications: Heart failure
HTN
Non FDA Approved:
Acne
Hormone therapy
Spironolactone Brand
Aldactone
Spironolactone Counseling:
Gynecomastia
Increased serum potassium
Diarrhea
Irregular menses
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand:
Microzide
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Fx: Once daily
Tx: Edema
HTN
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) counseling:
Sun sensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
Antihypertensives
Lisinopril
Losartan
Amlodipine
Metoprolol tartrate
Metoprolol succinate
Linsinopril
Fx. Once Daily
Tx. HTN
Heart failure
Heart Attack
Migraine Prevention
Lisinopril brand names
Zestril
Prinivil
Lisinopril counseling
Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Dry cough
Headache
Increases serum potassium
Losartan
Fx. Once daily
Tx: HTN
Heart failure
Diabetic nephropathy
Losartan brand name:
Cozaar
Losartan counseling
Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Headache
Increases serum potassium
Amlodipine
Fx. Once daily
Tx. HTN
Management of angina (chest pain)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Amlodipine Brand name
Norvasc
Amlodipine counseling:
Leg swelling (edema)
HA