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PHM 113 B&Gs Week 2
| Brand | Generic | Therapeutic Class | Indications | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heparin Sodium | Heparin | Anticoagulant drug | prevent or treat blood clots | High-Alert Medication; Risk of bleeding |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | Anticoagulant drug | prevent or treat blood clots | Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk |
| Xarelto | Rivaroxaban | Anticoagulant drug | prevent or treat blood clots | Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk |
| Lovenox | Enoxaparin | Low-molecule weight heparin (LMWH) | treat and prevent DVT and PE | Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk |
| Pradaxa | Dabigatran | Anticoagulant drug | prevent or treat blood clots | Black Box Warning: Risk of bleeding. Keep in original container-not in pill boxes or organizers. The bottle should only be opened long enough to remove dose and |
| Fragmin | Dalteparin | Low-molecule weight heparin (LMWH) | prevent or treat blood clots | Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk |
| Coumadin | Warfarin | Anticoagulant drug | prevent or treat blood clots | Black Box Warning: Avoid large amounts of food with Vitamin K; INR needs regular monitoring |
| Plavix | Clopidogrel | Antiplatelet drug | prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart conditions | Black Box Warning: Risk of bleeding |