MEDLIST 9 - Cardiovascular MEDICATION Flashcards
Generic name
Plavix
clopidogrel
Antiplatelet
Common strength
clopidogrel
75mg
Common Frequency
clopidogrel
300mg loading dose, 75mg daily
Indication and use
clopidogrel
- To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke (prevents platelet aggregation)
Counseling tips
clopidogrel
- Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Generic name
Coumadin
warfarin
Anticoagulants
Common Strength
warfarin
1mg,
2mg,
2.5mg,
3mg,
4mg,
5mg,
6mg,
7.5mg,
10mg
Common frequency
warfarin
daily
Indication and use
warfarin
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial Fibrillation
Counseling tips
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 (b/c narrow therapeutic range)
- Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
- Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
Generic name
Xarelto
rivaroxaban
Anticoagulants
Common Strength
rivaroxaban
2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg
Common frequency
rivaroxaban
daily, BID
indication and use
rivaroxaban
- To prevent blood clots
- Atrial Fibrillation
counseling tips
rivaroxaban
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- Gastroenteritis
- Vomiting
- Cough (pediatric patients)
generic name
Lasix
Furosemide
Diuretics
Common Strength
Furosemide
20mg,
40mg,
80mg
Common frequency
Furosemide
daily, BID (8am and 2pm)
indication and use
Furosemide
- Edema (swelling)
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
counseling tips
Furosemide
- Sun sensitivity
- Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
- Dizziness upon standing
- Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination