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MEDLIST 9 - Cardiovascular MEDICATION Flashcards

1
Q

Generic name
Plavix

A

clopidogrel

Antiplatelet

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Common strength
clopidogrel

A

75mg

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Common Frequency
clopidogrel

A

300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

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Indication and use
clopidogrel

A
  • To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke (prevents platelet aggregation)
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Counseling tips
clopidogrel

A
  • 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 name
Coumadin

A

warfarin

Anticoagulants

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7
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Common Strength
warfarin

A

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

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Common frequency
warfarin

A

daily

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9
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Indication and use
warfarin

A
  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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Counseling tips
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 (b/c narrow therapeutic range)
  • 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 name
Xarelto

A

rivaroxaban

Anticoagulants

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12
Q

Common Strength
rivaroxaban

A

2.5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20mg

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13
Q

Common frequency
rivaroxaban

A

daily, BID

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indication and use
rivaroxaban

A
  • To prevent blood clots
  • Atrial Fibrillation
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counseling tips
rivaroxaban

A
  • Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Vomiting
  • Cough (pediatric patients)
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16
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generic name
Lasix

A

Furosemide

Diuretics

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17
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Common Strength
Furosemide

A

20mg,
40mg,
80mg

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18
Q

Common frequency
Furosemide

A

daily, BID (8am and 2pm)

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indication and use
Furosemide

A
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
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counseling tips
Furosemide

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

Generic name
Aldactone

A

spironolactone

Diuretics

22
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Common Strength
spironolactone

A

25mg,
50mg,
100mg

23
Q

Common Frequency
spironolactone

A

daily, BID

24
Q

Indication and use
spironolactone

A
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension

Non-FDA:
* Acne
* Hormone Therapy

25
Q

Counseling tips
spironolactone

A
  • Gynecomastia – (man boobs)
  • Increased serum potassium
  • Diarrhea
  • Irregular menses
26
Q

Generic name
Microzide

A

hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

Diuretics

27
Q

Common strength
hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

A

12.5mg
25mg
50mg

28
Q

Common Frequency
hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

A

daily

29
Q

Indication and use
hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

A
  • Edema
  • Hypertension (first known HTN med)
30
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Counseling tips
hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ)

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

Generic name
Zestril,
Prinivil

A

Lisinopril

Antihypertensives

32
Q

common strength
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor

A

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

33
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Common Frequency
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor

A

daily

34
Q

indication and use
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack
  • Migraine prevention
35
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Counseling tips
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor

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

Generic name
Cozaar

A

losartan

Antihypertensives

37
Q

Common strength
losartan

A

25mg,
50mg,
100mg

38
Q

Common frequency
losartan

A

daily

39
Q

indication and use
losartan

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
40
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counseling tips
losartan

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

Generic name
Norvasc

A

Amlodipine

Antihypertensives

42
Q

Common strength
Amlodipine

A

2.5mg,
5mg,
10mg

43
Q

common frequency
Amlodipine

A

daily

44
Q

indication and use
Amlodipine

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

counseling tips
Amlodipine

A
  • Leg swelling (edema)
  • Headache
46
Q

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

A

metoprolol
tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor

metoprolol
succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

Antihypertensives

47
Q

Common Strength
metoprolol
tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor

metoprolol
succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

A

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

48
Q

Common frequency
metoprolol
tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor

metoprolol
succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

A

IR: BID

XL: daily

49
Q

indication and use
metoprolol
tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor

metoprolol
succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

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

counseling tips
metoprolol
tartrate (immediate release) - Lopressor

metoprolol
succinate (extended release) - Toprol XL

A
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) (feel like you got the flu for first 7 days of taking med)
  • Take with food - better absorption
  • Lowers heart rate
  • Do not discontinue medication abruptly – increased cardiovascular risk

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