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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