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Med List #9: Cardiovascular Medications Flashcards

1
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Generic for:
Plavix

A

clopidogrel

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Common strengths:
clopidogrel

A

75mg

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Common frequency:
clopidogrel

A

300mg loading dose
75mg daily

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Indications:
clopidogrel

A

to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

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Counseling tips:
clopidogrel

A

avoid NSAIDs (increased bleeding risk)
seek medical attention for unusual bleeding/bruising
avoid abrupt discontinuation

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6
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Generic for:
Coumadin

A

warfarin

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7
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Common strengths:
warfarin

A

1mg
2mg
2.5mg
3mg
4mg
5mg
6mg
7.5mg
10mg

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Common frequency:
warfarin

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daily

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9
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indications:
warfarin

A

to prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation

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10
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Counseling tips:
warfarin

A

same as those for clopidogrel
keep dietary vit K and alcohol cons. consistent
many drug interactions
take missed dose ASAP, don’t double on same day

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11
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Generic for:
Xarelto

A

rivaroxaban

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12
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Common strengths:
rivaroxaban

A

2.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg

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Common frequency:
rivaroxaban

A

daily
BID

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14
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Indications:
rivaroxaban

A

to prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation

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Counseling tips:
rivaroxaban

A

unusual bleeding/bruising
gastroenteritis
vomiting
cough (pediatric patients)

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16
Q

Generic for:
Lasix

A

furosemide

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17
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Common Strengths:
furosemide

A

20mg
40mg
80mg

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Q

Common frequency:
furosemide

A

daily
BID

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19
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Indications:
furosemide

A

edema
heart failure
hypertension

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Counseling tips:
furosemide

A

sun sensitivity
decreased electrolytes
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

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21
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Generic for:
Aldactone

A

spironolactone

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22
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common strengths:
spironolactone

A

25mg
50mg
100mg

23
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Common frequency:
spironolactone

24
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Indications:
spironolactone

A

heart failure
hypertension
NON-FDA:
acne
hormone therapy

25
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Counseling tips:
spironolactone

A

gynecomastia
increased serum potassium
diarrhea
irregular menses

26
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Generic for:
Microzide

A

hydrochlorothiazide

27
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Common strengths:
hydrochlorothiazide

A

12.5 mg
25mg
50mg

28
Q

Common frequency:
hydrochlorothiazide

29
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Indications:
hydrochlorothiazide

A

edema
hypertension

30
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Counseling tips:
hydrochlorothiazide

A

sun sensitivity
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

31
Q

Generic for:
Zestril, Prinivil

A

lisinopril

32
Q

Common strengths:
lisinopril

A

5mg
10mg
20mg
30mg
40mg

33
Q

Common frequency:
lisinopril

34
Q

Indications:
lisinopril

A

hypertension
heart failure
heart attack
migraine prevention

35
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Counseling tips:
lisinopril

A

avoid during pregnancy
dizziness
dry cough
headache
increased serum potassium

36
Q

Generic for:
Cozaar

37
Q

common strengths:
losartan

A

25mg
50mg
100mg

38
Q

Common frequency:
losartan

39
Q

Indications:
losartan

A

hypertension
heart failure
diabetic nephropathy

40
Q

Counseling tips:
losartan

A

avoid during pregnancy
dizziness
headache
increased serum potassium

41
Q

Generic for:
Norvasc

A

amlodipine

42
Q

Common strengths:
amlodipine

A

2.5 mg
5 mg
10 mg

43
Q

Common frequency:
amlodipine

44
Q

Indications of:
amlodipine

A

hypertension
management of angina (chest pain)
Raynaud’s syndrome

45
Q

Counseling tips:
amlodipine

A

leg swelling
headache

46
Q

Generic for:
Lopressor

A

metoprolol tartrate (immediate release)

47
Q

Common strengths:
metoprolol tartrate

A

25mg
50mg
100mg

48
Q

Common frequency:
metoprolol tartrate

49
Q

Generic for:
Toprol XL

A

metoprolol succinate (extended release)

50
Q

Common strengths:
metoprolol succinate

A

25mg
50mg
100mg
200mg

51
Q

Common frequency:
metoprolol succinate

52
Q

Indications:
metoprolol (both)

A

hypertension
post heart attack care
IR— management of angina
XL— heart failure

53
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Counseling tips:
metoprolol (both)

A

dizziness
fatigue
take with food (better absorption)
lowers heart rate
do not discontinue abruptly

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