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1
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Generic for Plavix

A

clopidogrel

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2
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Strengths of clopidogrel

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75mg

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3
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Frequency of clopidogrel

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300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

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4
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Indications for clopidogrel

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To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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5
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Tips for clopidogrel

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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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6
Q

Generic for Coumadin

A

warfarin

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7
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Strengths of warfarin

A

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

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8
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Frequency of warfarin

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daily

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9
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Indications for warfarin

A
  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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10
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Tips for warfarin

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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
  • 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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11
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Generic for Xarelto

A

rivaroxaban

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12
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Strengths of rivaroxaban

A

2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg

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13
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Frequency of rivaroxaban

A

daily, BID

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14
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Indications for rivaroxaban

A
  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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15
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Tips for rivaroxaban

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  • Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Vomiting
  • Cough (pediatric patients)
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16
Q

Generic for Lasix

A

furosemide

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17
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Strengths of furosemide

A

20mg,
40mg,
80mg

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18
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Frequency of furosemide

A

daily, BID

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19
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Indications for furosemide

A
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
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20
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Tips for furosemide

A
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
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21
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Generic for Aldactone

A

spironolactone

22
Q

Strengths of spironolactone

A

25mg,
50mg,
100mg

23
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Frequency of spironolactone

A

daily, BID

24
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Indications for spironolactone

A
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension

Non-FDA:
* Acne
* Hormone Therapy

25
Q

Tips for spironolactone

A
  • Gynecomastia
  • Increased serum potassium
  • Diarrhea
  • Irregular menses
26
Q

Generic for Microzide

A

hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

27
Q

Strengths of hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

A

12.5mg
25mg
50mg

28
Q

Frequency of hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

29
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Indications for hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

A

Edema
Hypertension

30
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Tips for hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

A
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination
31
Q

Generic for Zestril,
Prinivil

A

lisinopril

32
Q

Strengths of lisinopril

A

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

33
Q

Frequency of lisinopril

34
Q

Indications for lisinopril

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack
  • Migraine prevention
35
Q

Tips for lisinopril

A
  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Dizziness
  • Dry cough
  • Headache
  • Increases serum potassium
36
Q

Generic of Cozaar

37
Q

Strengths of losartan

A

25mg,
50mg,
100mg

38
Q

Frequency of losartan

39
Q

Indications for losartan

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
40
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Tips for losartan

A
  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Increases serum potassium
41
Q

Generic for Norvasc

A

amlodipine

42
Q

Strengths of amlodipine

A

2.5mg,
5mg,
10mg

43
Q

Frequency of amlodipine

44
Q

Indications for amlodipine

A
  • Hypertension
  • Management of angina (chest pain)
  • Raynaud’s Phenomenon
45
Q

Tips for amlodipine

A
  • Leg swelling (edema)
  • Headache
46
Q

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

A

metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate

47
Q

Strengths of metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate

A

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

48
Q

Frequency of metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate

A

IR: BID

XL: daily

49
Q

Indications for metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate

A
  • Hypertension
  • Post heart attack
  • Management of angina (IR only)
  • Heart failure (XL only)
50
Q

Tips for metoprolol
tartrate
———
metoprolol
succinate

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

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