Top 300 Drug Cards (Week 1-2) Quiz 1

Lisinopril Brand Name

Prinivil or Zestril

Lisinopril: Drug Class

ACEI ; Antihypertensive

Lisinopril: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Lisinopril: Counseling Points

Avoid pregnancy

take without food

dizziness

Lisinopril: Indications

HTN, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction)

Lisinopril: Common Side effects

Dizziness, hypotension

Lisinopril: Frequency

Once a day

Lisinopril: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral Tablet, Oral Solution

Losartan: Brand Name

Cozaar

Losartan: Drug Class

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (Antagonist) (ARB)

Losartan: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Losartan: Counseling Points

Avoid during pregnancy, sudden discontinuation (rebound HTN), take with or without food, dizziness, Seek medical attention if Angioedema occurs

Losartan: Indications

HTN, Reduced Risk of Cerebrovascular accident, prophylaxis, diabetic nephropathy

Losartan: Side Effects

Headache, dizziness, fatigue, mild upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Losartan: Frequency

Once a day

Losartan: Dosage Form/Routes

Oral Tablet

Valsartan: Brand Name

Diovan

Valsartan: Drug Class

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)

Valsartan: Regulatory Status

Rx Only

Valsartan: Counseling Points

Don’t abruptly discontinue

Dizziness

Avoid alcohol and NSAIDS while taking drug

Avoid driving, using machinery, or dangerous activities if not alert

Valsartan: Indications

Heart failure, HTN, Acute Coronary Syndrome

Valsartan: Side Effects

Dizziness, High Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Headache, nausea, fatigue

Valsartan: Adverse Effects

Hypotension, Hyperkalemia, Angioedema, Rhabdomyolysis, tachycardia, rash

Valsartan: Frequency

Once to Twice a day

Valsartan: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral Tablet and Oral Solution

Metoprolol: Brand Name

Lopressor

Metoprolol: Drug Class

Beta-Adrenergic Blocker, Cardioselective

Metoprolol: Regulatory Status

Rx OnlyC

Metoprolol: Counseling Points

IR taken on empty stomach

ER taken with or without food

Avoid abrupt discontinuation, exacerbation of angina may occur

Metoprolol: Indications

Angina (chest pain/discomfort), heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, HTN, AMI (acute myocardial infarction)

Metoprolol: Side Effects

Fatigue, dizziness, hypotension, cold extremities, sleep changes, headache

Metoprolol: Serious Side Effects

Very Slow heartbeat, worsening heart failure, mood change, allergic reaction

Metoprolol: Frequency

From once to four times a day

Metoprolol: Dosing Forms/Routes

Oral Tablet, Tablet Extended Release

Oral Capsule, Capsule ER

Sprinkle

Carvedilol: Drug Class

alpha/Beta Adrenergic Blocker

Carvedilol: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Carvedilol: Counseling Points

Take with food or milk (lowers risk of sudden drops in BP)

Avoid alcohol within 2 hours of taking ER capsules

Don’t stop abruptly (can cause rebound HTN)

Avoid driving, use of machines, or dangerous activity

Carvedilol: Indications

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

HTN

Carvedilol: Side Effects

Dizziness, fatigue, low BP, bradycardia, diarrhea, weight gain or mild swelling

Carvedilol: Frequency

Twice a day

Carvedilol: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral tablet, Oral Capsule ER

Amlodipine: Brand Name

Norvasc

Amlodipine: Drug Class

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Amlodipine: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Amlodipine: Indications

HTN, Chronic Stable Angina, Vasospastic angina

Amlodipine: Counseling Points

Avoid alcohol

Report signs/symptoms of hypotension or exacerbation of angina with changes in dose, peripheral edema, fatigue, hepatic dysfunction

Dizziness

Amlodipine: Frequency

Once daily

Amlodipine: Dosage forms/Routes

Oral: tablet, solution, suspension

Nifedipine: Brand Name

Procardia XL

Nifedipine: Drug Class

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Nifedipine: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Nifedipine: Indications

HTN, stable chronic angina, variant angina

Nifedipine: Counseling Points

Avoid sudden discontinuation (rebound HTN)

Dizziness

Avoid grapefruit juice

Nifedipine: Frequency

Once Daily

Nifedipine: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral Tablet (ER), Oral Capsule

Diltiazem: Brand Name

Cardizem

Diltiazem: Drug Class

Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Diltiazem: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Diltiazem: Indications

HTN, Stable, chronic angina, vasospastic angina

Diltiazem: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral tablet, Oral capsule ER (12hr and 24 hr for both forms)

Diltiazem: Frequency

Ranges from once, twice, to four times daily

Diltiazem: Counseling Points

Administer at same time of day (morning or evening)

Avoid alcohol

Verapamil: Brand Name

Calan, Verelan

Verapamil: Drug Class

Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Verapamil: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Verapamil: Indications

Angina, HTN

Verapamil: Frequency

Once daily, three times daily

Verapamil: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral tablet, tablet ER, Oral Capsule ER

Verapamil: Counseling Points

Do not crush or chew ER products

Avoid sudden discontinuation (rebound HTN)

Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice

Hydralazine: Brand Name

Apresoline

Hydralazine: Drug Class

Peripheral Vasodilator

Hydralazine: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral tablet

Hydralazine: Indications

HTN

Hydralazine: Regulatory Status

Rx Only

Hydralazine: Frequency

PO QID (four times a day)

Hydralazine: Counseling Points

Patient should not drink alcohol while taking drug

Avoid sudden discontinuation of drug (rebound HTN)

Dizziness

Hydrochlorothiazide: Brand Name

Hydrodiuril

Hydrochlorothiazide: Drug Class

Thiazide Diuretic, Antihypertensive

Hydrochlorothiazide: Dosage Forms/Routes

Oral Capsule, Oral Tablet

Hydrochlorothiazide: Indications

Edema, HTN

Hydrochlorothiazide: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Chlorthalidone: Brand Name

Thalitone

Chlorthalidone: Drug Class

Thiazide Diuretic

Chlorthalidone: Dosage Form/Route

Oral Tablet

Chlorthalidone: Indication

HTN, Edema

Chlorthalidone: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Furosemide: Brand Name

Lasix

Furosemide: Drug Class

Loop Diuretic

Furosemide: Indications

Edema due to heart failure or renal failure

Furosemide: Dosage forms/routes

Oral tablet, oral solution

Furosemide: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Bumetanide: Brand Name

Bumex

Bumetanide: Drug Class

Loop Diuretic

Bumetanide: Dosage forms/routes

Oral Tablet, injectable solution

Bumetanide: Regulatory Status

Rx only

Bumetanide: Indications

Edema caused by heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease

Spironolactone: Brand Name

Aldactone

Spironolactone: Drug Class

Potassium-Sparing Diuretic; Selective Aldosterone Blocker

Spironolactone: Dosage Forms/Route

Oral Tablet, Oral Suspension

Spironolactone: Regulatory Status

Rx Only