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Med List #9: Cardiovascular Medications Flashcards

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Antiplatelet

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clopidogrel

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Anticoagulants

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warfarin, rivaroxaban

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Diuretics

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furosemide, spironolactone, hydrochlorothiazide

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Antihypertensives

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lisinopril, losartan, amlodipine, metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate

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clopidogrel: Brand Name

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Plavix

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clopidogrel: Common Strengths

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75mg

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clopidogrel: Common Frequency

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300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

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clopidogrel: Indications/Use

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To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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clopidogrel: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
  • Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • Avoid abrupt discontinuation
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warfarin: Brand Name

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Coumadin

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warfarin: Common Strengths

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

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warfarin: Common Frequency

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QD

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warfarin: Indications/Use

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  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial fibrillation
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warfarin: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
  • Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • Avoid abrupt discontinuation
  • Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
  • Many drug interactions; discuss new meds w/ RPh
  • Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
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rivaroxaban: Brand Name

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Xarelto

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rivaroxaban: Common Strengths

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2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

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rivaroxaban: Common Frequency

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QD, BID

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rivaroxaban: Indications/Use

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  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial fibrillation
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rivaroxaban: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Vomiting
  • Cough (pediatric patients)
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furosemide: Brand Name

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Lasix

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furosemide: Common Strengths

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20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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furosemide: Common Frequency

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QD, BID

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furosemide: Indications/Use

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  • Edema (swelling)
  • Heart failure
  • Hypertension
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furosemide: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Sun sensitivity
  • Decreased electrolytes (Ca2++, K++, Mg++)
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
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spironolactone: Brand Name

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spironolactone: Common Strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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spironolactone: Common Frequency

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spironolactone: Indications/Use

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  • Heart failure
  • Hypertension

Non-FDA:
- Acne
- Hormone therapy

29
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spironolactone: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Gynecomastia
  • Increased serum potassium
  • Diarrhea
  • Irregular menses
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hydrochlorothiazide: Brand Name

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hydrochlorothiazide: Common Strengths

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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hydrochlorothiazide: Common Frequency

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hydrochlorothiazide: Indications/Use

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  • Edema
  • Hypertension
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hydrochlorothiazide: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Sun sensitivity
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
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lisinopril: Brand Name

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Zestril, Prinivil

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lisinopril: Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg

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lisinopril: Common Frequency

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lisinopril: Indications/Use

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  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack
  • Migraine prevention
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lisinopril: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Dizziness
  • Dry cough
  • Headache
  • Increases serum potassium
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losartan: Brand Name

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losartan: Common Strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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losartan: Common Frequency

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losartan: Indications/Use

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  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
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losartan: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Increases serum potassium
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amlodipine: Brand Name

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amlodipine: Common Strengths

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2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

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amlodipine: Common Frequency

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amlodipine: Indications/Use

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  • Hypertension
  • Management of angina (chest pain)
  • Raynaud’s Phenomenon
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amlodipine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Leg swelling (edema)
  • Headache
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metoprolol tartrate: Brand Name

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Lopressor (immediate release)

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metoprolol tartrate: Common Strengths

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IR: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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metoprolol tartrate: Common Frequency

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metoprolol tartrate: Indications/Use

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  • Hypertension
  • Post-heart attack
  • Management of angina (IR only)
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metoprolol tartrate: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue (goes away w/in 7 days)
  • Take w/ food - better absorption
  • Lowers heart rate
  • Do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased cardiovascular risk
55
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metoprolol succinate: Brand Name

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Toprol XL (extended-release)

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metoprolol succinate: Common Strengths

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XL: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

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metoprolol succinate: Common Frequency

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metoprolol succinate: Indications/Use

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  • Hypertension
  • Post heart attack
  • Heart failure (XL only)
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metoprolol succinate: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue (goes away w/in 7 days)
  • Take w/ food - better absorption
  • Lowers heart rate
  • Do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased cardiovascular risk

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