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Prinivil
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Lisinopril
antihypertensive ace inhibitor ace inhibitors block conversion of angiotension 1 to vasoconstrictor angiotension 2 10-40 mg cough, hypotension, taste disturbances AGRANULOCYTOSIS, ANGIOEDEMA assess for angioaedma |
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Metoprolol
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Lopressor
antianginal, antihypertensive beta blocker blocks stimulation of beta 25-100 mg fatigue, erectile dysfunction HEART FAILURE, PULMONARY EDEMA, BRADYCHARDIA monitor for heart failure |
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Metformin
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Glucophage
antidiabetics biguanides d/c hepatic glucose production and intestinal absorption, increases sensitivity to insulin 500mg 2 times daily hypoglycemia LACTIC ACIDOSIS dont confuse w/ metronizadole dx test w/ iodine..... |
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Furosemide
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Lasix
diuretics loop diuretics inhibits re absorption of Na, Cl, metabolizes excess fluids, d/c bp 20-40 mg day HYPOKALEMIA (K+) dehydration monitor K+ |
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Digoxin
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Lanoxin
antiarrhythmics, inotropes digitalis glycosides increase force of myocardial contraction, 0.75-1.5 mg daily bradychardia, anorexia, fatigue, seeing yellow halo, ARRHYTHMIAS check apical and bp everytime given |
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Amlodipine
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Norvasc
anti-hypertensive Ca channel blocker inhibits transport of Ca into myocardial/vascular smooth cells. Systemic dilatation inc coronary dilatation 5-10 mg/day decreased bp, decreased pulse gingival hyperplasia, peripheral edema Monitor bp and p, monitor I and O and weight assess for signs of CHF:peripheral edema, rales/crackles, dyspnea, JVD |
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Pantoprazole
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Protonix
anti-ulcer agent proton pump inhibitor binds to enzyme in presence of acidic gastric ph, preventing final transport of H ions into gastric lumen 40mg headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, eructation, flatulence Dont confuse w/ lotronex or protamine |
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Lovenox
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Enoxaparin
anticoagulants antithrombotics Potentiate the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor XA and thrombin anemia Bleeding Assess for signs of bleeding and hemorrhage, fall in hematocrit |
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Lispro
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Humalog
antidiabetics pancreatics lower blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat 0.5-1 unit daily Hypoglycemia, Anaphylaxis Assess for hypoglycemia |
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Simvastatin
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Zocor
lipid lowering agent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors inhibits an enzyme, reductase, which is for catalyzing an early step in the synthesis of cholesterol 5-40 mg abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, flatus, heartburn, rashes Rhabdomyloysis with 80 mg dose More of the body's cholesterol is formed at night, so you are prohibiting ldl formation |
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Metronidazole
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Flagyl
anti infective, antiulcer, antiprotozoals Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in susceptible organisms anaerobic infections-7.5 mg/kg q6 dizziness, headaches, aseptic miningitis, encephalopathy, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea Seizures, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Assess for rash periodically (may cause Steven-Johnson syndrome) |
