Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising Avoid abrupt discontinuation

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

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

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

Medlist 9 Flashcards by Meghan Collins

Generic for Plavix

clopidogrel

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Strengths of clopidogrel

75mg

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Frequency of clopidogrel

300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

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Indications for clopidogrel

To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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Tips for clopidogrel

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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Generic for Coumadin

warfarin

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Strengths of warfarin

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

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Frequency of warfarin

daily

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Indications for warfarin

To prevent blood clots
Atrial Fibrillation

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Tips for warfarin

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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Generic for Xarelto

rivaroxaban

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Strengths of rivaroxaban

2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg

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Frequency of rivaroxaban

daily, BID

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Indications for rivaroxaban

To prevent blood clots
Atrial Fibrillation

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Tips for rivaroxaban

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

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Generic for Lasix

furosemide

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Strengths of furosemide

20mg,
40mg,
80mg

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Frequency of furosemide

daily, BID

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Indications for furosemide

Edema (swelling)
Heart Failure
Hypertension

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Tips for furosemide

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

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Generic for Aldactone

spironolactone

Strengths of spironolactone

25mg,
50mg,
100mg

Frequency of spironolactone

daily, BID

Indications for spironolactone

Heart Failure
Hypertension

Non-FDA:
* Acne
* Hormone Therapy

Tips for spironolactone

* Gynecomastia * Increased serum potassium * Diarrhea * Irregular menses

Generic for Microzide

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Strengths of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

12.5mg 25mg 50mg

Frequency of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

daily

Indications for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Edema Hypertension

Tips for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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

Generic for Zestril, Prinivil

lisinopril

Strengths of lisinopril

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

Frequency of lisinopril

daily

Indications for lisinopril

* Hypertension * Heart failure * Heart attack * Migraine prevention

Tips for lisinopril

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

Generic of Cozaar

losartan

Strengths of losartan

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Frequency of losartan

daily

Indications for losartan

* Hypertension * Heart failure * Diabetic nephropathy

Tips for losartan

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

Generic for Norvasc

amlodipine

Strengths of amlodipine

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Frequency of amlodipine

daily

Indications for amlodipine

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

Tips for amlodipine

* Leg swelling (edema) * Headache

Generic for Lopressor (immediate release) --------- Toprol XL (extended release)

metoprolol tartrate --------- metoprolol succinate

Strengths of metoprolol tartrate --------- metoprolol succinate

IR: 25mg 50mg 100mg --------- XL: 25mg 50mg 100mg 200mg

Frequency of metoprolol tartrate --------- metoprolol succinate

IR: BID --------- XL: daily

Indications for metoprolol tartrate --------- metoprolol succinate

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

Tips for metoprolol tartrate --------- metoprolol succinate

* Dizziness * Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) * Take with food - better absorption * Lowers heart rate * Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk