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West Coast University
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NURS 180 | Pharmacology
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2021
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Class Anticoagulants Antiplatelets Drug Apixaban (Eliquis) Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Heparin Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Warfarin (Coumadin) Aspirin Clopidogrel (Plavix) ACE Inhibitors end in ÔprilÕ Lisinopril (Zestril) Ramipril (Altace) Enalapril (Vasotec) Benazepril (Lotensin) ARBÕs end in ÔartanÕ Losartan (Cozaar) Valsartan (Diovan) Beta Blockers end in ÔlolÕ Metoprolol (Lopressor) Atenolol (Tenormin) Propranolol (Inderal) Carvedilol (Coreg) Calcium Channel Blockers Amlodipine (Norvasc) Diltiazem (Cardizem) Amiodarone (Pacerone) Verapamil (Verelan) Cholesterol Drugs ÔstatinsÕ Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Simvastatin (Zocor) Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Digitalis Vasodilators Digoxin (Lanoxin) Isosorbide (Imdur) Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nitroglycerin (Nitro) Uses Side Effects Considerations Extras ¨ Clot prevention ¨ Stroke prevention Bleeding/ bruising ¨ Report unusual bleeding or bruising Warfarin requires therapeutic monitoring ¨ MI & stroke ¨ Prevent plaque buildup ¨ Cardiovascular disease Bleeding, bruising, HA, dizziness ¨ Report unusual bleeding or bruising Avoid OTCÕs with aspirin ¨ Hypertension ¨ Heart failure Cough, hypotension, dizziness, angioedema, hyperkalemia ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ S/S of ACE cough Monitor BP Orthostatic hypotension Monitor potassium Monitor BP & HR before admin. Can cause hyperkalemia ¨ Hypertension ¨ Heart failure HA, dizziness, respiratory symptoms, edema ¨ ¨ Monitor BP/HR Avoid foods high in potassium Educate on diet & food choices ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Lower BP Arrhythmias Chest pain MI prevention HA, dizziness, dry mouth/ skin/ eyes, cold hands & feet, diarrhea, constipation, sexual dysfunction ¨ ¨ Monitor BP/HR Monitor for SOB/ wheezing Monitor BP & HR before admin. Can cause bronchospasm ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ HTN Chest pain Arrhythmias A-fib Constipation, tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, flushing, rash ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Monitor BP/HR Monitor for dyspnea Monitor for edema Orthostatic hypotension Can cuase serious toxicities ¨ Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol N/V/D, constipation, muscle soreness, stomach cramps, HA, dizziness ¨ Avoid in severe liver disease Avoid grapefruit juice Do not take with calcium channel blockers, warfarin, or certain antibiotics/ antifungals N/V/D, dizziness, hypokalemia ¨ ¨ Monitor BP & HR before admin. Monitor dig levels regularly ¨ Monitor for dig toxicity Monitor for visual changes Bradycardia ¨ ¨ ¨ Monitor BP/HR Monitor for HA Monitor urine output DO NOT take Nitro with sildenafil (Viagra) can cause fatal interaction. Stop 24-48hr before taking Nitro ¨ Relieves S/S of HF ¨ Slows irreg. HR ¨ A-fib ¨ HTN ¨ Chest pain (angina) ¨ CAD HA, tachycardia, palpitations, N/V ¨