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Cardiovascular 3
| Pharmacologic Category | Generic | Brand | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant, direct thrombin inhibitor | Dabigatran (PO) | Pradaxa | AF (stroke prevention), Venous thromboembolism |
| Anticoagulant factor Xa inhibitor | Apixaban (PO) | Eliquis | AF, VTE |
| Anticoagulant factor Xa inhibitor | Rivaroxaban (PO) | Xarelto | AF, VTE |
| Anticoagulant, vitamin K antagonist | Wafarin (PO) | Coumadin, Jantoven | AF, VTE |
| Anticoagulant, low molecular weight heparin | Enoxaparin (SQ) | Lovenox | ACS, VTE |
| Anticoagulant | Heparin (IV, SQ) | ACS, VTE | |
| Antiplatelet agent | Clopidogrel (PO) | Plavix | CAD, stroke |
| Antiplatelet agent | Ticagrelor (PO) | Brilinta | Acute coronary system |
| Antiplatelet agent | Aspirin (PO) | Bayer, Buffering, Ecotrin | ACS, stable angina, pain, stroke |
| Vasodilator | Nitroglycerin (SL) | Nitrostat | ACS, stable angina |
| Fibrinolytic | Alteplase (intracatheter) | Cathflo | Catheter clearance |
| Fibrinolytic | Alteplase (IV) | Activase | ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, acute ischemic stroke, Pulmonary embolism |