Nursing 1 - 20110329 - Mar Meds

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indication & mechanism of: coumadin (warfarin)

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To prevent or treat pulmonary embolism; recurrent MI; thromboembolic complications from atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, or MI; and venous thrombosis (and its extension) - By depleting vitamin K-dependent clotting factors and interfering with the clotting cascade, warfarin prevents coagulation.

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indication & mechanism of: Lanoxin (digoxin)

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To treat heart failure, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia with rapid digitalization , I.V. - Increases the force and velocity of myocardial contraction, resulting in positive inotropic effects. Digoxin produces antiarrhythmic effects by decreasing the conduction rate and increasing the effective refractory period of the AV node.

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indication & mechanism of: Lasix (furosemide)

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To reduce edema caused by cirrhosis, heart failure, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome & To manage mild to moderate hypertension, as adjunct to treat acute pulmonary edema and hypertensive crisis - Enhances excretion of Na, Cl, K by direct action at the ascending limp of loop of Henle.

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indication & mechanism of: Milk of magnesia (Mg hydroxide)

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Treatment/prevention of hypomagnesemia, laxative, bowel evacuant in preparation for surgical/radiographic procedures, antacid - Osmotically active in GI tract drawing water into the lumen and causing peristalsis

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indication & mechanism of: Glucophage (metformin)

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To reduce blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes mellitus. As adjunct to insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus - ↓hepatic production of glucose. ↓absorption of glucose, improves insulin sensitivity.