Term | Definition |
Calcium Carbonate | for gastrointestinal
mineral & electrolyte replacement
for osteoporosis, gastritis, electrolyte imbalance
can cause constipation & rebound stomach acidity
take vitamin D
watch for tremors
avoid high-oxalate food
report kidney discomfort |
Lisinopril | Cardiovascular
Ace Inhibitor
reduce CHF after MI
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, insomnia, cough, hypotention, diarrhea, nausea
report chest pain, palpitations, swelling of face
DROWSINESS |
Enalapril | Cardiovascular
Ace Inhibitor
reduce CHF after MI
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, insomnia, cough, hypotention, diarrhea, nausea
report chest pain, palpitations, swelling of face
DROWSINESS |
Ramipril | Cardiovascular
Ace Inhibitor
reduce CHF after MI
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, insomnia, cough, hypotention, diarrhea, nausea
report chest pain, palpitations, swelling of face
DROWSINESS |
Captopril | Cardiovascular
Ace Inhibitor
reduce CHF after MI
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, insomnia, cough, hypotention, diarrhea, nausea
report chest pain, palpitations, swelling of face
DROWSINESS |
Nitroglycerin | Cardiovascular
Nitrate
managment of angina pectoris, treat CHF
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, restlessness, weakness, blurred vision, hypotension, abdominal pain, nausea
avoid alcohol
store in dark glass container away from heat
replace 6mo |
Isosorbide Mononitrate | Cardiovascular
Nitrate
managment of angina pectoris, treat CHF
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, restlessness, weakness, blurred vision, hypotension, abdominal pain, nausea
avoid alcohol
store in dark glass container away from heat
replace 6mo |
Isosorbide Dinitrate | Cardiovascular
Nitrate
managment of angina pectoris, treat CHF
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, restlessness, weakness, blurred vision, hypotension, abdominal pain, nausea
avoid alcohol
store in dark glass container away from heat
replace 6mo |
Digoxin | Cardiovascular
Digitalis Glycoside
treat CHF, arterial flutter, tachycardia
Side Effects-fatigue, headache, blurred yellow/green vision, arrhythmias, nausea, diarrhea, hyperkalemia
report nausea or anorexia
wear medic alert bracelet |
Metoprolol | Cardiovascular
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Treat HTN, CHF, prevent MI
Side Effects-fatigue, depression, insomnia, memory loss, blurred vision, stuffy nose, wheezing, constipation, diarrhea, bradycardia
Notify HCP if slow pulse or dyspnea occurs |
Carvedilol | Cardiovascular
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Treat HTN, CHF, prevent MI
Side Effects-fatigue, depression, insomnia, memory loss, blurred vision, stuffy nose, wheezing, constipation, diarrhea, bradycardia
Notify HCP if slow pulse or dyspnea occurs |
Atenolol | Cardiovascular
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Treat HTN, CHF, prevent MI
Side Effects-fatigue, depression, insomnia, memory loss, blurred vision, stuffy nose, wheezing, constipation, diarrhea, bradycardia
Notify HCP if slow pulse or dyspnea occurs |
Labetalol | Cardiovascular
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Treat HTN, CHF, prevent MI
Side Effects-fatigue, depression, insomnia, memory loss, blurred vision, stuffy nose, wheezing, constipation, diarrhea, bradycardia
Notify HCP if slow pulse or dyspnea occurs |
Warfarin | Cardiovascular
Coumarins
For MI, thrombus, embolization
Side Effects-cramps, nausea, dermal necrosis, bleeding, fever
Dont eat much Vit K
Soft toothbrush, gentel floss, electric razor
medic alert bracelet
NO alcohol/ antiplatelet meds |
Heparin | Cardiovascular
Antithrombotic
For thrombosis, embolism, arterial fibrillation
Side Effects-hepatitis, alopecia, rash, bleeding, osteoporosis, fever
No antiplatelet meds w/
Soft toothbrush, electric razor
Wear medic alert bracelet
Report bruising |
Tinzaparin | Cardiovascular
Antithrombotic
For thrombosis, embolism, arterial fibrillation
Side Effects-hepatitis, alopecia, rash, bleeding, osteoporosis, fever
No antiplatelet meds w/
Soft toothbrush, electric razor
Wear medic alert bracelet
Report bruising |
Amlodipine | Cardiovascular
Calcium Channel Blocker
Treatment of hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Side Effects-anxiety,confusion, dizzy, drowsy, headache, blurred vison, edema, chest pain, constipation, diarrhea, dermatitis,
Report unrelieved chest pain or SOB |
Nifedipine | Cardiovascular
Calcium Channel Blocker
Treatment of hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Side Effects-anxiety,confusion, dizzy, drowsy, headache, blurred vison, edema, chest pain, constipation, diarrhea, dermatitis,
Report unrelieved chest pain or SOB |
Verapamil | Cardiovascular
Calcium Channel Blocker
Treatment of hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Side Effects-anxiety,confusion, dizzy, drowsy, headache, blurred vison, edema, chest pain, constipation, diarrhea, dermatitis,
Report unrelieved chest pain or SOB |
Diltiazem | Cardiovascular
Calcium Channel Blocker
Treatment of hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Side Effects-anxiety,confusion, dizzy, drowsy, headache, blurred vison, edema, chest pain, constipation, diarrhea, dermatitis,
Report unrelieved chest pain or SOB |
Losartan | Cardiovascular
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist
for HTN, CHF, reduce stroke risk,
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia
DROWSINESS
women use contraception
NO salt subs
Report nausea, diarrhea |
Candesartan | Cardiovascular
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist
for HTN, CHF, reduce stroke risk,
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia
DROWSINESS
women use contraception
NO salt subs
Report nausea, diarrhea |
Valsartan | Cardiovascular
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist
for HTN, CHF, reduce stroke risk,
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia
DROWSINESS
women use contraception
NO salt subs
Report nausea, diarrhea |
Irbesartan | Cardiovascular
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist
for HTN, CHF, reduce stroke risk,
Side Effects-dizzy, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia
DROWSINESS
women use contraception
NO salt subs
Report nausea, diarrhea |
Atropine | Cardiovascular
Anticholinergic
For oral & resp secretions, sinus bradycardia, heart block
Side Effects-drowsy, confusion, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry moth, constipation, erectile dysfunction, edema
DROWSINESS/VISION CHANGES
Impairs heat regulation |
Atorvastatin | Cardiovascular
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Prevention of MI, stroke, angina
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, insomnia, chest pain, edema, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, rash
Only 1 qt grapefruit juice q.d
NO PREGNANCY
Notify if muscle pain and fever |
Simvastatin | Cardiovascular
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Prevention of MI, stroke, angina
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, insomnia, chest pain, edema, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, rash
Only 1 qt grapefruit juice q.d
NO PREGNANCY
Notify if muscle pain and fever |
Rosuvastatin | Cardiovascular
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Prevention of MI, stroke, angina
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, insomnia, chest pain, edema, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, rash
Only 1 qt grapefruit juice q.d
NO PREGNANCY
Notify if muscle pain and fever |
Lovastatin | Cardiovascular
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Prevention of MI, stroke, angina
Side Effects-dizzy, headache, insomnia, chest pain, edema, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, rash
Only 1 qt grapefruit juice q.d
NO PREGNANCY
Notify if muscle pain and fever |
Protamine Sulfate | Cardiovascular
Antiheparin
Mangagment of heperin, cardiopulmonary bypass
dyspnea, hypotention, hypertension, vomiting, bleeding, back pain
report recurrent bleeding
Avoid activites causing bleeding |
Albuterol | Respiratory
Beta2-Agonist
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-tremor, headache, insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, hyperkalemia
Report immediatly if no releif from SOB
wait 1 min before repeat use of same inhaler, 5 min for different
rinse mouth |
Metaproterenol | Respiratory
Beta2-Agonist
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-tremor, headache, insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, hyperkalemia
Report immediatly if no releif from SOB
wait 1 min before repeat use of same inhaler, 5 min for different
rinse mouth |
Salmeterol | Respiratory
Beta2-Agonist
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-tremor, headache, insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, hyperkalemia
Report immediatly if no releif from SOB
wait 1 min before repeat use of same inhaler, 5 min for different
rinse mouth |
Formoterol | Respiratory
Beta2-Agonist
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-tremor, headache, insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, hyperkalemia
Report immediatly if no releif from SOB
wait 1 min before repeat use of same inhaler, 5 min for different
rinse mouth |
Levalbuteral | Respiratory
Beta2-Agonist
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-tremor, headache, insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, hyperkalemia
Report immediatly if no releif from SOB
wait 1 min before repeat use of same inhaler, 5 min for different
rinse mouth |
Acetylcysteine | Respiratory
Mucolytic
Manage overdose of acetaminophen
Side Effects-drowsy, vasodilation, bronchospasm, chest tightness, nausea, rash, clamminess, allergic reactions, chills, fever
cough before taking
face may be sticky after
suctioning may be need |
Guaifenesin | Respiratory
Expectorant
Treatment for coughs from viral upper respiratory tract infection & chronic lung conditions
Side Effects-headache, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, rash
DIZZY
Cough effectivly
limit talking, smoking, maintain moisture in area |
Aminophylline | Respiratory
Xanthine
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-seizures, anxiety, insomnia, headache, nausea, cramps, tremor
TAKEN @ SAME TIME
^ fluids
avoid caffeine
No charbroiled meats, much pepper, cruciferous vegs
Take Vitamin B6
Avoid alcohol |
Theophylline | Respiratory
Xanthine
For asthma, COPD
Side Effects-seizures, anxiety, insomnia, headache, nausea, cramps, tremor
TAKEN @ SAME TIME
^ fluids
avoid caffeine
No charbroiled meats, much pepper, cruciferous vegs
Take Vitamin B6
Avoid alcohol |