Medication List #9 (Cardiovascular) Flashcards
clopidogrel brand name
Plavix
clopidogrel common strength
75 mg
clopidogrel common frequency
300 mg loading dose then 75 mg QD
clopidogrel indication/use
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
1 mg, 2 mg, 2.5 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg, 6 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg
warfarin common frequency
QD
warfarin indications/uses
-prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation
warfarin counseling tips and important info
-same as clopidogrel
-keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
-many drug interactions (discuss new medications with pharmacist)
-take missed dose ASAP, but do not double dose on the same day
rivaroxaban brand name
Xarelto
rivaroxaban common strengths
2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg
rivaroxaban common frequencies
QD, BID
rivaroxaban indications/uses
-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
20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg
furosemide common frequencies
QD, BID
furosemide indications/uses
-edema
-heart failure
-hypertension
furosemide counseling tips and important info
-sun sensitivity
-decreased electrolytes (Ca2+, K+, Mg2+)
-dizziness upon standing
-avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)
spironolactone brand name
Aldactone
spironolactone common strengths
25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
spironolactone common frequencies
QD, BID
spironolactone indications/uses
-heart failure
-hypertension
-acne (non-FDA)
-hormone therapy (non-FDA)
