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Drug List 15
| Brand | Generic | Class | Indications | Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggrenox® | aspirin/dipyridamole | Antiplatelet | Thrombotic stroke prevention | do not crush |
| Plavix® | clopidogrel | Antiplatelet | Thrombotic event prevention | |
| Coumadin® | warfarin | Anti-Platelet: Vitamin K antagonist | Anticoagulation; Blood thinner to prevent stroke, heart attacks and clots | avoid foods rich in vitamin K; avoid alcohol. Alert: The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with oral anticoagulants has been associated with an increased risk of bleeding. |
| Xarelto® | rivaroxaban | Factor XA inhibitor | Anticoagulation; Blood thinner to prevent stroke, heart attacks and clots | Alert: The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with oral anticoagulants has been associated with an increased risk of bleeding. |
| Lovenox® | enoxaparin sodium injection | Heparin | Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis | subcutaneous injection |
| Pacerone® | amiodarone hydrochloride | Antiarrythmic | Antiarrythmic | |
| Nitrostat®, Nitro-Bid®, Nitro-Dur® | nitroglycerin sublingual | Vasodilator | Angina | keep the tablets in its original glass container, tightly closed when not in use; do not crush |
| Tricor®, Antara® | fenofibrate | Fibrate | Hyperlipidemia | |
| Lopid® | gemfibrozil | Fibrate | Hyperlipidemia | |
| Vytorin® | ezetimibe/simvastatin | HMG-CoA/Chol absorbtion inhibitor | Hypercholesterolemia |