PHRM 820 Week 9 Med List Flashcards
clopidogrel
plavix
75mg
300mg loading and 75 daily
reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
avoid nsaids since it causes bleeding risk, seek medical help if unusual/prolonged bleeding or bruising, don’t stop using abruptly
warfarin
coumadin
1,2,2.5,3,4,5,6,7.5,10mg
daily
prevent blood clots, arterial fibrillation
same as clopidogrel, keep vitamin k + alcohol consumption consistent, lots of drug-drug interactions so talk to RPh, take missing dose ASAP but don’t double dose on same day
rivaroxaban
xarelto
2.5,10,15,20
daily, BID
blood clots, arterial fibrillation
watch out for unusual/prolonged bleeding/bruising, gastroenteritis, vomiting, cough(PEDS)
furosemide
lasix
20,40,80mg
daily,BID
edema, heart failure, hypertension
sun sensitivity, decreased electrolytes, dizziness upon standing, do not take at bed time due to increase urination
spironolactone
aldalactone
25,50,100mg
daily, BID
heart failure, HTN, acne, HRT
gynecomastia, increased serum potassium, diarrhea, irregular menses
hydrochlorothiazide
microzide
12.5,25,50mg
daily
edema, HTN
sun sensitivity, dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bed time bc urination
lisinopril
prinivil, zestril
5,10,20,30,40mg
daily
HTN, heart failure, heart attack, migraine prevention
avoid during pregnant, dizziness, dry cough, headache, increase serum potassium
losartan
cozaar
25,50,100
daily
HTN, heart failure, diabetic neuropathy
avoid during pregnant, dizziness, headache, increase serum potassium
amlodipine
norvasc
2.5,5,10mg
daily
HTN, management of angina, raynauds phenomenon
edema, headache
metoprolol tartrate/succinate
lopressor (IR) toprolol (XR)
IR: 25,50,100 XR: 25,50,100,200
IR: BID XR: daily
HTN, post heart attack, management of angina, heart failure
dizziness, fatigue, take with food, lowers heart rate, do not discontinue abruptly
