Medication List 9: Cardiovascular Flashcards by Emery Frey

clopidogrel: brands

Plavix

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clopidogrel: common strengths

75mg

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clopidogrel: common frequency

300mg loading dose, 75mg QD

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clopidogrel: indications/use

to reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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clopidogrel: counseling tips/important info

*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: brands

coumadin

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warfarin: common strengths

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

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warfarin: common frequency

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warfarin: indications/use

-to prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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warfarin: counseling tips/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 with RPh
Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day

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rivaroxaban: brands

Xarelto

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rivaroxaban: common strengths

2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

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rivaroxaban: common frequency

QD, BID

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rivaroxaban: indications/use

-to prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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rivaroxaban: counseling tips/important info

*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
*Gastroenteritis
*Vomiting
*Cough (pediatric patients)

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furosemide: brands

Lasix

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furosemide: common strengths

20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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furosemide: common frequency

QD, BID

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furosemide: indications/use

-edema (swelling)
-heart failure
-hypertension

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furosemide: counseling tips/important info

*Sun sensitivity
*Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
*Dizziness upon standing
*Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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spironolactone: brands

aldactone

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spironolactone: common strengths

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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spironolactone: common frequency

QD, BID

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spironolactone: indications/use

*Heart Failure
*Hypertension

Non-FDA:
*Acne
*Hormone Therapy

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spironolactone: counseling tips/important info

*Gynecomastia *Increased serum potassium *Diarrhea *Irregular menses

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): brands

Microzide

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): common strengths

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): common frequency

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): indications/use

-edema -hypertension

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): counseling tips/important info

*Sun sensitivity *Dizziness upon standing *Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

lisinopril: brands

Zestril, Prinivil

lisinopril: common strengths

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

lisinopril: common frequency

lisinopril: indications/use

-hypertension -heart failure -heart attack -migraine prevention

lisinopril: counseling tips/important info

*Avoid during pregnancy *Dizziness *Dry cough *Headache *Increases serum potassium

losartan: brands

Cozaar

losartan: common strengths

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

losartan: common frequency

losartan: indications/use

*Hypertension *Heart failure *Diabetic nephropathy

losartan: counseling tips/important info

*Avoid during pregnancy *Dizziness *Headache *Increases serum potassium

amlodipine: brands

Norvasc

amlodipine: common strengths

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

amlodipine: common frequency

amlodipine: indications/use

*Hypertension *Management of angina (chest pain) *Raynaud’s Phenomenon

amlodipine: counseling tips/important info

-leg swelling (edema) -headache

metoprolol tartrate: brands

Lopressor (IMMEDIATE release)

metoprolol tartrate: common strengths

IR: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

metoprolol tartrate: common frequency

BID

metoprolol tartrate: indications/use

*Hypertension *Post heart attack *Management of angina (IR only)

metoprolol tartrate: counseling tips/important info

1. Dizziness 2. Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) 3. Take with food - better absorption 4. Lowers heart rate 5. Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk

metoprolol succinate: brands

Toprol XL (EXTENDED release)

metoprolol succinate: common strengths

25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

metoprolol succinate: common frequency

metoprolol succinate: indications/use

*Hypertension *Post heart attack *Heart failure (XL only)

metoprolol succinate: counseling tips/important info

1. Dizziness 2. Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) 3. Take with food - better absorption 4. Lowers heart rate 5. Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk

all diuretics and anti-hypertensive agents: counseling tip

can cause hypotension (low blood pressure)

Antiplatelets

clopidogrel

Anticoagulants

warfarin, rivaroxaban

Diuretics

furosemide, spironolactone, hydrochlorothiazide

Antihypertensives

lisinopril, losartan, amlodipine, metoprolol tartrate (IR), metoprolol succinate (XL)