Med List #9: Cardiovascular Medications

Question 1

Generic for:
Plavix

Answer 1

clopidogrel

Question 2

Common strengths:
clopidogrel

Answer 2

75mg

Question 3

Common frequency:
clopidogrel

Answer 3

300mg loading dose
75mg daily

Question 4

Indications:
clopidogrel

Answer 4

to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

Question 5

Counseling tips:
clopidogrel

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Generic for:
Coumadin

Answer 6

warfarin

Question 7

Common strengths:
warfarin

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Common frequency:
warfarin

Answer 8

daily

Question 9

indications:
warfarin

Answer 9

to prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation

Question 10

Counseling tips:
warfarin

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Generic for:
Xarelto

Answer 11

rivaroxaban

Question 12

Common strengths:
rivaroxaban

Answer 12

2.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg

Question 13

Common frequency:
rivaroxaban

Answer 13

daily
BID

Question 14

Indications:
rivaroxaban

Answer 14

to prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation

Question 15

Counseling tips:
rivaroxaban

Answer 15

unusual bleeding/bruising
gastroenteritis
vomiting
cough (pediatric patients)

Question 16

Generic for:
Lasix

Answer 16

furosemide

Question 17

Common Strengths:
furosemide

Answer 17

20mg
40mg
80mg

Question 18

Common frequency:
furosemide

Answer 18

daily
BID

Question 19

Indications:
furosemide

Answer 19

edema
heart failure
hypertension

Question 20

Counseling tips:
furosemide

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Generic for:
Aldactone

Answer 21

spironolactone

Question 22

common strengths:
spironolactone

Answer 22

25mg
50mg
100mg

Question 23

Common frequency:
spironolactone

Answer 23

daily
BID

Question 24

Indications:
spironolactone

Answer 24

heart failure
hypertension
NON-FDA:
acne
hormone therapy

Question 25

Counseling tips: spironolactone

Answer 25

gynecomastia increased serum potassium diarrhea irregular menses

Question 26

Generic for: Microzide

Answer 26

hydrochlorothiazide

Question 27

Common strengths: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 27

12.5 mg 25mg 50mg

Question 28

Common frequency: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 28

daily

Question 29

Indications: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 29

edema hypertension

Question 30

Counseling tips: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Generic for: Zestril, Prinivil

Answer 31

lisinopril

Question 32

Common strengths: lisinopril

Answer 32

5mg 10mg 20mg 30mg 40mg

Question 33

Common frequency: lisinopril

Answer 33

daily

Question 34

Indications: lisinopril

Answer 34

hypertension heart failure heart attack migraine prevention

Question 35

Counseling tips: lisinopril

Answer 35

avoid during pregnancy dizziness dry cough headache increased serum potassium

Question 36

Generic for: Cozaar

Answer 36

losartan

Question 37

common strengths: losartan

Answer 37

25mg 50mg 100mg

Question 38

Common frequency: losartan

Answer 38

daily

Question 39

Indications: losartan

Answer 39

hypertension heart failure diabetic nephropathy

Question 40

Counseling tips: losartan

Answer 40

avoid during pregnancy dizziness headache increased serum potassium

Question 41

Generic for: Norvasc

Answer 41

amlodipine

Question 42

Common strengths: amlodipine

Answer 42

2.5 mg 5 mg 10 mg

Question 43

Common frequency: amlodipine

Answer 43

daily

Question 44

Indications of: amlodipine

Answer 44

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

Question 45

Counseling tips: amlodipine

Answer 45

leg swelling headache

Question 46

Generic for: Lopressor

Answer 46

metoprolol tartrate (immediate release)

Question 47

Common strengths: metoprolol tartrate

Answer 47

25mg 50mg 100mg

Question 48

Common frequency: metoprolol tartrate

Answer 48

BID

Question 49

Generic for: Toprol XL

Answer 49

metoprolol succinate (extended release)

Question 50

Common strengths: metoprolol succinate

Answer 50

25mg 50mg 100mg 200mg

Question 51

Common frequency: metoprolol succinate

Answer 51

daily

Question 52

Indications: metoprolol (both)

Answer 52

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

Question 53

Counseling tips: metoprolol (both)

Answer 53

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