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Medication List 9: Cardiovascular Flashcards

1
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clopidogrel: brands

A

Plavix

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clopidogrel: common strengths

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75mg

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clopidogrel: common frequency

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300mg loading dose, 75mg QD

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clopidogrel: indications/use

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to reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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clopidogrel: counseling tips/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: brands

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coumadin

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warfarin: common strengths

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

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8
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warfarin: common frequency

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QD

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9
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warfarin: indications/use

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-to prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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warfarin: counseling tips/important info

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  1. Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
  2. Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  3. Avoid abrupt discontinuation
  4. Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
  5. Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
  6. Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
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rivaroxaban: brands

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Xarelto

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rivaroxaban: common strengths

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2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

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13
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rivaroxaban: common frequency

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QD, BID

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14
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rivaroxaban: indications/use

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-to prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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rivaroxaban: counseling tips/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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16
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furosemide: brands

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Lasix

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17
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furosemide: common strengths

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20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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18
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furosemide: common frequency

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QD, BID

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19
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furosemide: indications/use

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-edema (swelling)
-heart failure
-hypertension

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furosemide: counseling tips/important info

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

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spironolactone: brands

A

aldactone

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spironolactone: common strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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23
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spironolactone: common frequency

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QD, BID

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spironolactone: indications/use

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*Heart Failure
*Hypertension

Non-FDA:
*Acne
*Hormone Therapy

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25
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spironolactone: counseling tips/important info

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*Gynecomastia
*Increased serum potassium
*Diarrhea
*Irregular menses

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): brands

27
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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): common strengths

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

28
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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): common frequency

29
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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): indications/use

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-edema
-hypertension

30
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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): counseling tips/important info

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

31
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lisinopril: brands

A

Zestril, Prinivil

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lisinopril: common strengths

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

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lisinopril: common frequency

34
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lisinopril: indications/use

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-hypertension
-heart failure
-heart attack
-migraine prevention

35
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lisinopril: counseling tips/important info

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

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losartan: brands

37
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losartan: common strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

38
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losartan: common frequency

39
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losartan: indications/use

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*Hypertension
*Heart failure
*Diabetic nephropathy

40
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losartan: counseling tips/important info

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

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amlodipine: brands

42
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amlodipine: common strengths

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2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

43
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amlodipine: common frequency

44
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amlodipine: indications/use

A

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

45
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amlodipine: counseling tips/important info

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-leg swelling (edema)
-headache

46
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metoprolol tartrate: brands

A

Lopressor (IMMEDIATE release)

47
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metoprolol tartrate: common strengths

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IR: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

48
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metoprolol tartrate: common frequency

49
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metoprolol tartrate: indications/use

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

50
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metoprolol tartrate: counseling tips/important info

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  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
51
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metoprolol succinate: brands

A

Toprol XL (EXTENDED release)

52
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metoprolol succinate: common strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

53
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metoprolol succinate: common frequency

54
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metoprolol succinate: indications/use

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

55
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metoprolol succinate: counseling tips/important info

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  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
56
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all diuretics and anti-hypertensive agents: counseling tip

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can cause hypotension (low blood pressure)

57
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Antiplatelets

A

clopidogrel

58
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Anticoagulants

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warfarin, rivaroxaban

59
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Diuretics

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furosemide, spironolactone, hydrochlorothiazide

60
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Antihypertensives

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

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