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Aspirin-dipyridamole
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Aggrenox
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25 mg/200mg
(I) Decrease risk of stoke. (DC) Antiplatelet (CP) *Patient should avoid taking additional aspirin products unless indicated by provider * Patients who drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day should consult provider before using this med. * Do not crush or chew this medication HA, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux |
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carvedilol
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Coreg
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IR: 3.125, 6.25, 12.5, 25mg
CR: 10, 20, 40, 80mg (I) Hypertension (DC) Alpha and Beteblocker (CP) *Drug may mask hypoglycemia, DM patients should monitor blood glucose * Take with food * Should not abruptly D/C bradycadia, hypotension, fatigue, dizziness |
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clopidogrel bisulfate
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Plavix
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75, 300mg
(I) Reduce rate of MI, Stroke, thrombotic events (DC) Alpha and Beta-blocker (CP) * Avoid aspirin or aspirin containing products unless directed by provider bleeding, rash, itching |
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digoxin
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Lanoxin
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125mcg, 250 mcg
(I) Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation (DC) Antiarrhythmic, Cardiac Glycoside (CP) * Should not abruptly D/C * Avoid combining with antacid accelerated junctional rhythm, asystole, facial edema |
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ezetimibe
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Zetia
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10mg
(I) Hyperchoesterolemia (DC) Antilipemic (CP) * May take concomitanly with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache |
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fenofibrate
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Tricor
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48, 145 mg
(I) Hypercholesterolemia (DC) Antilipemic (fibrate) (CP) liver enzyme elevation |
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isosorbidemonitrate
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Imdur
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10 mg, 20 mg, ER:30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg
(I) Angina (DC) Vasodilator (CP) * Should not abruptly D/C * Avoid combining with alcohol HA, angina, flushing, dizziness, fatigue |
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metoprolol succinate/tartrate
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Lopressor/Toprol XL
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Tartrate: 25, 50, 100 mg Succinate: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg
(I) Hypertension (DC) Beta-blocker (CP) * May mask symptoms of hypoglycemia in patients with DM * Should not abruptly D/C * Extended release formulation should be taken with food bradycardia, hypotension, headache,dizziness, dry mouth/eyes |
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niacin (rx)
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Niaspan
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500, 750, 1000 mg
(I) Hyperlipidemia (DC) Antilipemic (nicotinic acid) (CP) * If medically approved, may pretreat with aspirin or NSAIDs 30 minutes before taking this med * Limit intake of alcohol while on this med * Take at bedtime with low-fat meal *avoid with PUD flushing, burning sensation, glucose intolerance |
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Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (rx)
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Lovaza
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1 gm
(I) Hyperlipidemia (DC) Antilipemic (omega-3) (CP) * Take with food or milk burping, dyspepsia, infection |
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simvastatin
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Zocor
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5, 10, 20, 40, 80 mg
(I) Hypercholesterolemia (DC) HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor* (CP) * Best to take in the evening or bedtime * 80 mg dose is no longer advised for patients new to simvastatin therapy and requires extra pre-caution. * Not to eat/drink large amount of grapefruit temporary memory loss, increased A1c and fasting glucose |
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warfarin
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Coumadin
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1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, 10 mg
(I) Prophylaxis or treatment of thrombotic events (DC) Anticoagulant (Vitamin K antagonist) (CP) *Avoid alcohol * A lot of drug interactions with this med, consult provider before starting any new drug product (OTC or herbal) bleeding, necrosis, dizziness |
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simvastatin and ezetimibe
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Vytorin
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10/10, 10/20. 10/40, 10/80 mg
(I) Hypercholesterolemia (DC) HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor*, Antilipemic (CP) * Best to take in the evening or bedtime * 80 mg dose is no longer advised for patients new to simvastatin therapy and requires extra pre-caution. * Not to eat/drink large amount of grapefruit temporary memory loss, increased A1c and fasting glucose |
