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Niaspan (vitamin B3)
unknown
increase HDL, decrease TG, TC and LDL |
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( )
megaloblastic anemia tx |
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Klor-Con 10 or Klor-Con M20
electrolyte supplement |
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Digitalis, Lanoxin
inhibits Na/K ATPase to decrease intracellular Ca for + inotropic action
Afib and CHF sx |
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Cozaar
ARB
HTN, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention
*approved for diabetic neuropathy
~teratogen |
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Avapro
ARB
HTN, diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention
*FDA approved for diabetic nephropathy
~teratogen |
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Benicar
ARB
HTN, stroke prevention
~teratogen |
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Diovan
ARB
HTN, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention
*non-FDA indication for diabetic neuropathy
~teratogen |
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Catapres
alpha2 agonist
HTN and many non-FDA
~no epidural clonidine of obstetric pain management b/c of risk of hypotension and bradycardia |
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Coreg
beta and alpha1 blocker
CHF, HTN, MI |
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Altace
ACE-I
HTN, MI, stroke prevention, CHF
*cough mechanism
~teratogen |
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Definition
Prinivil, Zestril
ACE-I
HTN, MI, stroke prevention, CHF
*cough mechanism
~teratogen |
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Definition
Vasotec
ACE-I
HTN, MI, CHF, stroke prevention
*cough
~teratogen |
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Definition
Accupril
ACE-I
HTN, MI, CHF, stroke prevention
*cough
~teratogen |
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Norvasc
DHP CCB vasculature
HTN, stable angina, vascular disease |
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Calan SR
NDHP CCB
HTN, stable angina, vascular disease |
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Cartia XT
NDHP CCB
HTN, stable angina, vascular disease |
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Tenormin
beta1 blocker
HTN, MI, angina
~sudden d/c may cause MI or arrhythmia |
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Lopressor
beta1 blocker
HTN, MI, angina
~abrupt d/c may cause MI or arrhythmia |
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Toprol XL
beta1 blocker - long acting
HTN, MI, angina
~abrupt d/c may cause MI or arrhythmia |
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Lasix
Na/Cl symporter inhibition
edema from CHF or renal failure, HTN
~excessive use leads to profound hypokalemia & hypovolemia |
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Plavix
ADP inhibitor on platelets
TE prophylaxis |
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Coumadin
inhibits Vit K (epoxide) reductase
TE prevention, Afib, MI, embolism
~major/fatal bleeding possible |
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Tricor
increases lipolysis and lowers TG
high TG |
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Zetia
inhibits cholesterol absorption at brush border
hyperlipidemia |
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Mevacor
*take with evening meal |
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