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Medication List #9 (Cardiovascular) Flashcards

1
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clopidogrel brand name

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Plavix

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clopidogrel common strength

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75 mg

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clopidogrel common frequency

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300 mg loading dose then 75 mg QD

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clopidogrel indication/use

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

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warfarin common frequency

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QD

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9
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warfarin indications/uses

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-prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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warfarin counseling tips and important info

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-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

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rivaroxaban brand name

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Xarelto

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rivaroxaban common strengths

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2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg

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rivaroxaban common frequencies

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QD, BID

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rivaroxaban indications/uses

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-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

A

Lasix

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furosemide common strengths

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20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg

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furosemide common frequencies

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QD, BID

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furosemide indications/uses

A

-edema
-heart failure
-hypertension

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furosemide counseling tips and important info

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-sun sensitivity
-decreased electrolytes (Ca2+, K+, Mg2+)
-dizziness upon standing
-avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

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spironolactone brand name

A

Aldactone

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spironolactone common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

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23
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spironolactone common frequencies

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QD, BID

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spironolactone indications/uses

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-heart failure
-hypertension
-acne (non-FDA)
-hormone therapy (non-FDA)

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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 (HCTZ) brand name

A

Microzide

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) common strengths

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12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) common frequency

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) indications/uses

A

-edema
-hypertension

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) counseling tips and important info

A

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

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lisinopril brand name

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lisinopril brand name

33
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lisinopril common strengths

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

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lisinopril common frequency

35
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lisinopril indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-heart failure
-heart attack
-migraine prevention

36
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lisinopril counseling tips and important info

A

-avoid during pregnancy
-dizziness
-dry cough
-headache
-increases serum potassium

37
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losartan brand name

38
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losartan common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

39
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losartan common frequency

40
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losartan indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-heart failure
-diabetic nephropathy

41
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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

A

2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

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amlodipine common frequency

45
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amlodipine indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-management of angina
-Raynaud’s phenomenon

46
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amlodipine counseling tips and important info

A

-leg swelling
-headache

47
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metoprolol tartrate brand name

A

Lopressor (immediate release)

48
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metoprolol tartrate common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

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metoprolol tartrate common frequency

50
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metoprolol succinate brand name

A

Toprol XL (extended release)

51
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metoprolol succinate common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg

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metoprolol succinate common frequency

53
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metoprolol tartrate indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-post-heart attack
-management of angina

54
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metoprolol succinate indications/uses

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-hypertension
-post-heart attack
-heart failure

55
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metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate counseling tips and important info

A

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

56
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clopidogrel drug category

A

antiplatelet

57
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warfarin drug category

A

anticoagulant

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rivaroxaban drug category

A

anticoagulant

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furosemide drug category

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spironolactone drug category

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) drug category

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lisinopril drug category

A

antihypertensive

63
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losartan drug category

A

antihypertensive

64
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amlodipine drug category

A

antihypertensive

65
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metoprolol tartrate drug category

A

antihypertensive

66
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metoprolol succinate drug category

A

antihypertensive

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