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BDK Cardio #3-4
Basic Drug Knowledge Cardiovascular Page #3-4
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Catagory | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dabigatran (PO) | Pradaxa | Anticoagulant, Direct Thrombin Inhibitor | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (Stroke Prevention), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) | |
| Apixaban (PO) | Eliquis | Anticoagulant, Factor Xa Inhibitor | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (Stroke Prevention), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) | |
| Rivaroxaban (PO) | Xarelto | Anticoagulant, Factor Xa Inhibitor | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (Stroke Prevention), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | |
| Warfarin (PO) | Coumadin, Jantoven | Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (Stroke Prevention), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) | |
| Enoxaparin (SQ) | Lovenox | Anticoagulant, Low Molecular Weight Heparin | Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) | |
| Heparin (IV, SQ) | --- | Anticoagulant | Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) | |
| Clopidogrel (PO) | Plavix | Antiplatelet Agent | Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stroke | |
| Ticagrelor (PO) | Brilinta | Antiplatelet Agent | Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) | |
| Aspirin (PO) | Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin | OTC | Antiplatelet Agent | Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Stable Angina, Pain, Stroke |
| Nitroglycerin (SL) | Nitrostat | Vasodilator | Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Stable Angina | |
| Alteplase (Intracatheter, IV) | Intracatheter: Cathflo Activase IV: Activase | Fibrinolytic | Intracatheter: Catheter Clearance IV: ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Acute Ischemic Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism (PE) | |
| Amiodarone (PO, IV) | Pacerone, Nexterone | Antiarrhythmic | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (Rhythm Control), Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia | |
| Ezetimibe (PO) | Zetia | Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor | Dyslipidemia | |
| Fenofibrate (PO) | Tricor, Trilipix | Fibric Acid Derivative | Hypertriglyceridemia | |
| Gemfibrozil (PO) | Lopid | Fibric Acid Derivative | Hypertriglyceridemia | |
| Atorvastatin (PO) | Lipitor | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stroke | |
| Lovastatin (PO) | Altoprev | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stroke | |
| Pravastatin (PO) | Pravachol | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stroke | |
| Rosuvastatin (PO) | Crestor | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stroke | |
| Simvastatin (PO) | Zocor | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stroke | |
| Omega-3 Ethyl Esters (PO) | RX: Lovaza | OTC | Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Hypertriglyceridemia |
| Icosapent Ethyl (PO) | RX: Vascepa | OTC | Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Hypertriglyceridemia |