Medication List 9: Cardiovascular

Question 1

generic of clopidogrel

Answer 1

plavix

Question 2

common strengths of clopidogrel

Answer 2

75 mg

Question 3

common frequency of clopidogrel

Answer 3

300 mg loading dose

75 mg daily

Question 4

indications/uses of clopidogrel

Answer 4

to reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

Question 5

counseling tips for clopidogrel

Answer 5

avoid nsaids unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk

seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising

avoid abrupt discontinuation

Question 6

generic for warfarin

Answer 6

coumadin

Question 7

common strengths of warfarin

Answer 7

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

Question 8

common frequency of warfarin

Answer 8

daily

Question 9

indications/uses of warfarin

Answer 9

to prevent blood clots

atrial fibrillation

Question 10

counseling tips for warfarin

Answer 10

avoid nsaids unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk

seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising

avoid abrupt discontinuation

keep dietary K and alcohol consumption consistent

many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh

take missed dose asap, but don’t double dose same day

Question 11

brand name for rivaroxaban

Answer 11

Xarelto

Question 12

common strengths of rivaroxaban

Answer 12

2.5, 10, 15, 20 mg

Question 13

common frequency of rivaroxaban

Answer 13

daily

bid

Question 14

indications/uses of rivaroxaban

Answer 14

to prevent blood clots

atrial fibrillation

Question 15

counseling tips for rivaroxaban

Answer 15

seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising

gastroenteritis

vomiting

cough (pediatric patients)

Question 16

brand name for furosemide

Answer 16

lasix

Question 17

common strengths for furosemide

Answer 17

20, 40, 80 mg

Question 18

common frequency of furosemide

Answer 18

daily, bid

Question 19

indications/uses of furosemide

Answer 19

edema

heart failure

hypertension

Question 20

counseling tips for furosemide

Answer 20

sun sensitivity

decreased electrolytes

dizziness upon standing

avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

Question 21

brand name for spironolactone

Answer 21

aldactone

Question 22

common strengths of spironolactone

Answer 22

25, 50, 100 mg

Question 23

common frequency of spironolactone

Answer 23

daily, bid

Question 24

indications/uses of spironolactone

Answer 24

heart failure

hypertension

non-fda:

acne

hormone therapy

Question 25

counseling tips for spironolactone

Answer 25

gynecomastia increased serum potassium diarrhea irregular menses

Question 26

brand name for hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 26

microzide

Question 27

common strength of hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 27

12.5, 25, 50 mg

Question 28

common frequency of hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 28

daily

Question 29

indications/uses of hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 29

edema hypertension

Question 30

counseling tips for hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 30

sun sensitivity dizziness upon standing avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

Question 31

brand name for lisinopril

Answer 31

zestril prinivil

Question 32

common strengths for lisinopril

Answer 32

5, 10, 20, 30, 40

Question 33

common frequency of lisinopril

Answer 33

daily

Question 34

indications/uses of lisinopril

Answer 34

hypertension heart failure heart attack migraine prevention

Question 35

counseling tips for lisinopril

Answer 35

avoid during pregnancy dizziness dry cough headache increases serum potassium

Question 36

brand name for losartan

Answer 36

cozaar

Question 37

common strengths of losartan

Answer 37

25, 50 100 mg

Question 38

common frequency for losartan

Answer 38

daily

Question 39

indications/uses of losartan

Answer 39

hypertension heart failure diabetic nephropathy

Question 40

counseling tips for losartan

Answer 40

avoid during pregnancy dizziness headache increases serum potassium

Question 41

brand name for amlodipine

Answer 41

norvasc

Question 42

common strengths of amlodapine

Answer 42

2.5, 5, 10 mg

Question 43

common frequency of amlodipine

Answer 43

daily

Question 44

indications of amlodipine

Answer 44

hypertension management of angina raynaud's phenomenon

Question 45

counseling tips for amlodipine

Answer 45

leg swelling (edema) headache

Question 46

metoprolol tartrate

Answer 46

lopressor (immediate release)

Question 47

common strengths for metoprolol tartrate

Answer 47

25, 50, 100 mg

Question 48

common frequency for metoprolol tartrate

Answer 48

bid

Question 49

indications/uses for metoprolol

Answer 49

hypertension post heart attach management of angina (IR only) heart failure (xl only)

Question 50

counseling tips for metoprolol

Answer 50

dizziness fatigue (goes away within 7 days) take with food (better absorption) lowers heart rate do not discontinue medication abruptly --> increased cardiovascular risk

Question 51

brand name for metoprolol succinate

Answer 51

toprol xl (extended release)

Question 52

common strengths for metoprolol succinate

Answer 52

25, 50, 100, 200 mg

Question 53

common frequency for metoprolol succinate

Answer 53

daily