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Coronary Artery Dise
Drug Class
Question | Answer |
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Statins | atorvastatin ( Lipitor) rosuvastatin (Crestor) |
atorvastatin ( Lipitor) rosuvastatin (Crestor) | Oral, Blocks a substance the body needs to make cholesterol |
atorvastatin ( Lipitor) rosuvastatin (Crestor) | Adminstered at higher doses for CAD that for high cholesterol Contraindicated in residents with liver disease or failure Can cause muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) muscle aches weakness, NO GRAPEFRUIT, monitor for reddish, dark urine,muscle breakdown |
Ace inhibitors | lisinopril ( Prinivill) ramipril (Altace) benazepril ( Lotensin) enalapril (Vasotec) |
lisinopril ( Prinivill) ramipril (Altace) benazepril ( Lotensin) enalapril (Vasotec) | Oral, reduces a chemical that can cause blood vessels in the heart to constrict. |
lisinopril ( Prinivill) ramipril (Altace) benazepril ( Lotensin) enalapril (Vasotec) | Can cause high K+ levels which may change the heart rhythm Can also cause dry cough, low BP and kidney injury Angioedema ( swelling of the lips and tongue) a potentially life threatning side effect |
Antiplatelet agents | aspirin clopidogrel ( Plavix) dual antiplatelet therapy(aspirin plus one of the following agents) clopidogrel Plavix ticagrelor (Brilinta) prasugrel (Effient) |
aspirin clopidogrel ( Plavix) dual antiplatelet therapy(aspirin plus one of the following agents) clopidogrel Plavix ticagrelor (Brilinta) prasugrel (Effient) | Oral, Prevents platelets from gathering, decreasing the chance of clots/blockages developing |
aspirin clopidogrel ( Plavix) dual antiplatelet therapy(aspirin plus one of the following agents) clopidogrel Plavix ticagrelor (Brilinta) prasugrel (Effient) | Can cause nausea, stomach upset and diarrhea Can increase bleeding risk |