Med List #9: Cardiovascular Medications Flashcards
Antiplatelet
clopidogrel
Anticoagulants
warfarin, rivaroxaban
Diuretics
furosemide, spironolactone, hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensives
lisinopril, losartan, amlodipine, metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate
clopidogrel: Brand Name
Plavix
clopidogrel: Common Strengths
75mg
clopidogrel: Common Frequency
300mg loading dose, 75mg daily
clopidogrel: Indications/Use
To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
clopidogrel: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
warfarin: Brand Name
Coumadin
warfarin: Common Strengths
1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg
warfarin: Common Frequency
QD
warfarin: Indications/Use
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial fibrillation
warfarin: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- 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
rivaroxaban: Brand Name
Xarelto
rivaroxaban: Common Strengths
2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
rivaroxaban: Common Frequency
QD, BID
rivaroxaban: Indications/Use
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial fibrillation
rivaroxaban: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Gastroenteritis
- Vomiting
- Cough (pediatric patients)
furosemide: Brand Name
Lasix
furosemide: Common Strengths
20mg, 40mg, 80mg
furosemide: Common Frequency
QD, BID
furosemide: Indications/Use
- Edema (swelling)
- Heart failure
- Hypertension