Top 200 - Cardiovascular Flashcards
Ecotrin, Bayer
aspirin (ASA)
Anti-platelet, Analgesic
Indication: treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; management of joint pain from osteoarthritis; temporary relief of fever and mild pain and aches
Plavix
clopidogrel
Anti-platelet
Indication: for arterial thromboembolism prophylaxis i.e. myocardial infarction prophylaxis, stoke prophylaxis, thrombosis prophylaxis
Coumadin
warfarin
Anticoagulant
Indication: treatment or prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Lanoxin
digoxin
Anti-arrhythmic
Indication: ventricular rate control in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter; treatment of congestive heart failure
Catapres, Kapvay
clonidine
Antihypertensive - Alpha 2 agonist
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of severe pain in cancer or postoperative patients; treatment of opiate agonist or benzodiazepine withdrawal
Lasix
furosemide
Antihypertensive - Diuretic
Indication: treatment of peripheral edema; management of pulmonary edema; treatment of hypertension
Microzide, Hydrodiuril
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Antihypertensive - Diuretic
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of edema
Aldactone
spironolactone
Antihypertensive - Diuretic
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of edema; treatment of hypokalemia; treatment of heart failure
Dyazide, Maxzide
triamterene / hydochlorothiazide
Diuretic Combination
Indication: treatment of peripheral edema or hypertension
Lotensin
benazepril
Antihypertensive - ACE Inhibitor
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of persistent albuminuria
Vasotec
enalapril
Antihypertensive - ACE Inhibitor
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of heart failure
Zestril, Prinivil
lisinopril
Antihypertensive - ACE Inhibitor
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of heart failure
Altace
ramipril
Antihypertensive - ACE Inhibitor
Indication: reduction of cardiovascular mortality; prophylaxis of myocardial infarction or stroke; treatment of hypertension
Zestoretic, Prinzide
lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide
ACE Inhibitor - Diuretic Combination
Indication: treatment of hypertension;
Avapro
irbesartan
Antihypertensive - Angiotensin Recepter Blocker (ARB)
Indication: treatment of hypertension; treatment of proteinuria or diabetic nephropathy
Cozaar
losartan
Antihypertensive - Angiotensin Recepter Blocker (ARB)
Indication: treatment of hypertension or heart failure; prophylaxis in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy