Medlist 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Generic for Plavix
A
clopidogrel
2
Q
Strengths of clopidogrel
A
75mg
3
Q
Frequency of clopidogrel
A
300mg loading dose, 75mg daily
4
Q
Indications for clopidogrel
A
To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
5
Q
Tips for clopidogrel
A
- Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
6
Q
Generic for Coumadin
A
warfarin
7
Q
Strengths of warfarin
A
1mg,
2mg,
2.5mg,
3mg,
4mg,
5mg,
6mg,
7.5mg,
10mg
8
Q
Frequency of warfarin
A
daily
9
Q
Indications for warfarin
A
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial Fibrillation
10
Q
Tips for warfarin
A
- 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
11
Q
Generic for Xarelto
A
rivaroxaban
12
Q
Strengths of rivaroxaban
A
2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg
13
Q
Frequency of rivaroxaban
A
daily, BID
14
Q
Indications for rivaroxaban
A
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial Fibrillation
15
Q
Tips for rivaroxaban
A
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Gastroenteritis
- Vomiting
- Cough (pediatric patients)
16
Q
Generic for Lasix
A
furosemide
17
Q
Strengths of furosemide
A
20mg,
40mg,
80mg
18
Q
Frequency of furosemide
A
daily, BID
19
Q
Indications for furosemide
A
- Edema (swelling)
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
20
Q
Tips for furosemide
A
- Sun sensitivity
- Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
- Dizziness upon standing
- Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination