Top 200 Cardiovascular Drug Info Section

Front 1

Altace
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:

Back 1

Generic: ramipril
TC: ACE inhibitor
ID: hypertension, heart failure
DF and strengths: cap, 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Front 2

Cozaar
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TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:

Back 2

Generic: losartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Front 3

Diovan
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Back 3

Generic: valsartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg

Front 4

Atacand
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ID:
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Back 4

Generic: candesartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg

Front 5

Avapro
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Back 5

Generic: irbesartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 75mg, 150mg, 300mg

Front 6

Micardis
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Generic: telmisartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

Front 7

Benicar
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Generic: olmesartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 5mg, 20mg, 40mg

Front 8

Avalide
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ID:
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Back 8

Generic: irbesartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 9

Hyzaar
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ID:
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Back 9

Generic: losartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 10

Micardis HCT
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Generic: telmisartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 11

Diovan HCT
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Back 11

Generic: valsartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 12

Benicar HCT
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Back 12

Generic: olmesartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 13

Cardizem LA
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Back 13

Generic: diltiazem
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina
DF: ER tab

Front 14

Taztia XT
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Back 14

Generic: diltiazem
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina
DF: ER cap

Front 15

Sular
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Back 15

Generic: nisoldipine
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension
DF: ER tab

Front 16

Norvasc
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Back 16

Generic: amlodipine
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina
DF and strengths: tab, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Front 17

Caduet
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ID:
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Back 17

Generic: amlodipine/atorvastatin
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent and HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
ID: hypertension, hyperlipidemia
DF: tab

Front 18

Flomax
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Generic: tamsulosin
TC: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
DF and strengths: cap, 0.4mg
DI: once daily

Front 19

Uroxatral
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Back 19

Generic: alfuzosin
TC: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
DF and strengths: ER tab, 10mg
DI: once daily

Front 20

Toprol XL
Generic:
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Back 20

Generic: metoprolol succinate
TC: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina pectoris
DF and strengths: ER tab, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
DI: once daily

Front 21

Altace
Generic:
TC:
ID:
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Back 21

Generic: ramipril
TC: ACE inhibitor
ID: hypertension, heart failure
DF and strengths: cap, 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Front 22

Cozaar
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:

Back 22

Generic: losartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Front 23

Diovan
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TC:
ID:
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Back 23

Generic: valsartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg

Front 24

Atacand
Generic:
TC:
ID:
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Back 24

Generic: candesartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg

Front 25

Avapro
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:

Back 25

Generic: irbesartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 75mg, 150mg, 300mg

Front 26

Micardis
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TC:
ID:
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Back 26

Generic: telmisartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

Front 27

Benicar
Generic:
TC:
ID:
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Back 27

Generic: olmesartan
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: tab, 5mg, 20mg, 40mg

Front 28

Avalide
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF:

Back 28

Generic: irbesartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 29

Hyzaar
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF:

Back 29

Generic: losartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 30

Micardis HCT
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Back 30

Generic: telmisartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 31

Diovan HCT
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Back 31

Generic: valsartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 32

Benicar HCT
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Back 32

Generic: olmesartan/hctz
TC: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Thiazide diuretic
ID: hypertension
DF: tab

Front 33

Cardizem LA
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Back 33

Generic: diltiazem
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina
DF: ER tab

Front 34

Taztia XT
Generic:
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ID:
DF:

Back 34

Generic: diltiazem
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina
DF: ER cap

Front 35

Sular
Generic:
TC:
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DF:

Back 35

Generic: nisoldipine
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension
DF: ER tab

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Norvasc
Generic:
TC:
ID:
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Back 36

Generic: amlodipine
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina
DF and strengths: tab, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Front 37

Caduet
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TC:
ID:
DF:

Back 37

Generic: amlodipine/atorvastatin
TC: Calcium Channel Blocking Agent and HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
ID: hypertension, hyperlipidemia
DF: tab

Front 38

Flomax
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:
DI:

Back 38

Generic: tamsulosin
TC: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
DF and strengths: cap, 0.4mg
DI: once daily

Front 39

Uroxatral
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:
DI:

Back 39

Generic: alfuzosin
TC: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
DF and strengths: ER tab, 10mg
DI: once daily

Front 40

Toprol XL
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:
DI:

Back 40

Generic: metoprolol succinate
TC: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina pectoris
DF and strengths: ER tab, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
DI: once daily

Front 41

Inderal LA
Generic:
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Back 41

Generic: propranolol
TC: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, angina pectoris, migraine prophylaxis
DF and strengths: ER cap, 60mg, 80mg, 120mg, 160mg
DI: once daily

Front 42

Coreg
Generic:
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ID:
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Cnsl:

Back 42

Generic: carvedilol
TC: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, heart failure
DF and strengths: tab, 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg
DI: BID
Cnsl: pats shld take Coreg w/food to slow absorption and reduce orthostatic hypotension

Front 43

Coreg CR
Generic:
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Cnsl:

Back 43

Generic: carvedilol
TC: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent
ID: hypertension, heart failure
DF and strengths: ER cap, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
DI: once daily
Cnsl: pats shld take Coreg w/food to slow absorption and reduce orthostatic hypotension

Front 44

Catapres-TTS
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Back 44

Generic: clonidine
TC: Antihypertensive (Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist)
ID: hypertension
DF and strengths: transdermal, 0.1mg/24hours, 0.2mg/24hours, 0.3mg/24hours
DI: weekly

Front 45

Lanoxin
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DFs and strengths:
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Normal Serum lvls:

Back 45

Generic: digoxin
TC: Cardiac Glycoside
ID: heart failure
DFs and strengths: tab (0.125mg, 0.25mg), elixir (0.05mg/ml), injection (0.25mg/ml)
DI: once daily
Normal Serum lvls: Tx heart failure is 0.5-0.8 ng/ml, Tx of arrhythmia is 0.8-2 ng/ml

Front 46

Lasix
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ID:
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Back 46

Generic: furosemide
TC: loop diuretic
ID: hypertension, edema
DF and strengths: tab (20mg, 40mg, 80mg), oral sol (10mg/ml)
DI: once daily

Front 47

Dyazide
Generic:
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ID:
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DI:

Back 47

Generic: triamterene/hctz
TC: diuretic, potassium-sparing and thiazide
ID: hypertension, edema
DF: cap
DI: once daily

Front 48

Klor-Con
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:
Normal Serum lvl:
Tx for hyperkalemia:

Back 48

Generic: potassium chloride
TC: potassium replacement
ID: hypokalemia
DF and strengths: tab, 8mEq = 600mg, 10mEq = 750mg
Normal Serum lvl: 3.5-5 mEq/Liter
Tx for hyperkalemia: sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS and Kayexalate brands)

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Klor-Con M
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:
Normal Serum lvl:
Tx for hyperkalemia:

Back 49

Generic: potassium chloride
TC: potassium replacement
ID: hypokalemia
DF and strengths: ER tab, 10mEq = 600mg, 15mEq = 1125mg, 20mEq = 1500mg
Normal Serum lvl: 3.5-5 mEq/Liter
Tx for hyperkalemia: sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS and Kayexalate brands)

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Plavix
Generic:
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Back 50

Generic: clopidogrel
TC: antiplatelet agent
ID: reduction of atherothrombotic events (MI, stroke) in patients w/recent MI/stroke or PAD
DF and strengths: tab, 75mg
DI: once daily

Front 51

Aggrenox
Generic:
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ID:
DF and strengths:
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Back 51

Generic: dipyridamole/aspirin
TC: antiplatelet agent
ID: reduce risk of stroke
DF and strengths: cap (200mg dipyridamole, 25mg aspirin)
DI: BID

Front 52

Niaspan
Generic:
TC:
ID:
DF and strengths:
DI:
Cnsl:

Back 52

Generic: niacin
TC: antihyperlipidemic
ID: niacin deficiency, hyperlipidemia
DF and strengths: ER tab, 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg
DI: once daily
Cnsl: may cause flushing and sensation of heat, alcohol or hot drinks may increase this. May be reduced by taking 325mg aspirin or 200mg ibuprofen 30min bf niacin

Front 53

Nitrostat
Generic:
ID:
DF and strengths:

Back 53

Generic: nitroglycerin
ID: Tx and prevention of angina pectoris
DF and strengths: SL tab, 0.3mg = 1/200 grain, 0.4mg = 1/150 grain, 0.6mg = 1/100 grain

Front 54

NitroQuick
Generic:
ID:
DF and strengths:
DI:

Back 54

Generic: nitroglycerin
ID: Tx and prevention of angina pectoris
DF and strengths: SL tab, 0.3mg = 1/200 grain, 0.4mg = 1/150 grain, 0.6mg = 1/100 grain
DI: Q 5 min up to 3 tabs, go to ER if pain persists after 3 tabs

Front 55

Nitrolingual
Generic:
ID:
DF and strengths:
DI:

Back 55

Generic: aerosol nitroglycerin
ID: agina pectoris
DF and strengths: 0.4mg/spray
DI: 1 spray onto/under tongue Q 5 min up to 3 sprays, if pain persists after 15min, go to ER

Front 56

Nitro-Dur
Generic:
ID:
DF:

Back 56

Generic: transdermal nitroglycerin
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: transdermal

Front 57

Minitran
Generic:
ID:
DF:

Back 57

Generic: transdermal nitroglycerin
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: transdermal

Front 58

Nitro-Time
Generic:
ID:
DF:

Back 58

Generic: SR capsule nitroglycerin
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: SR cap

Front 59

Nitro-Bid
Generic:
ID:
DF:

Back 59

Generic: topical ointment nitroglycerin
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: topical ointment

Front 60

Isordil
Generic:
ID:

Back 60

Generic: isosorbide dinitrate
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris

Front 61

Imdur
Generic:
ID:
DF:
DI:

Back 61

Generic: isosorbide mononitrate
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: ER tab
DI: once daily

Front 62

Ismo
Generic:
ID:
DF:
DI:

Back 62

Generic: isosorbide mononitrate
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: tab
DI: BID (7 hours apart to reduce nitrate tolerance)

Front 63

Monoket
Generic:
ID:
DF:
DI:

Back 63

Generic: isosorbide mononitrate
ID: only ID for prevention of angina pectoris
DF: tab
DI: BID (7 hours apart to reduce nitrate tolerance)

Front 64

Akathisia

Back 64

inability to sit still

Front 65

Amblyopia

Back 65

impairment of vision w/o a detectable lesion of the eye

Front 66

Arrhythmia

Back 66

abnormal heart rhythm

Front 67

Ascites

Back 67

buildup of fluid in abdomen

Front 68

Diuresis

Back 68

increased formation of urine by kidney

Front 69

Extrasystole

Back 69

premature contraction of the heart

Front 70

Extravasate

Back 70

escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue

Front 71

Gynecomastia

Back 71

breast enlargement in males

Front 72

Hemorrhage

Back 72

bleeding

Front 73

Hyperkalemia

Back 73

elevated serum potassium level

Front 74

Hypokalemia

Back 74

low serum potassium level

Front 75

Hyperuricemia

Back 75

excess uric acid in the blood, prerequisite for gout

Front 76

Hyponatremia

Back 76

deficiency of sodium in the blood

Front 77

Inotropic

Back 77

affecting the force of muscle contraction

Front 78

Ischemia

Back 78

inadequate blood supply to a local area due blockage of blood vessels leading there

Front 79

Leukocytosis

Back 79

increase in the number of leukocytes

Front 80

Leukopenia

Back 80

decrease in the number of leukocytes

Front 81

Pancytopenia

Back 81

shortage of all types of blood cells

Front 82

Pemphigus

Back 82

condition characterized by blisters in the mouth followed by skin blisters

Front 83

Polycythemia

Back 83

too many red blood cells

Front 84

Somnolence

Back 84

drowsiness

Front 85

Syncope

Back 85

loss of consciousness

Front 86

ACE inhibitor Mech of action, ACE stands for, ID for

Back 86

prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, angiotensin converting enzyme, tx hypertension and heart failure

Front 87

ACE inhibitors should not be administered to:

Back 87

pregnant patients, will cause fetal harm

Front 88

____ may occur in patients taking ACE inhibitors, ____ ____ products and ____-____ diuretics should be cautiously presc to pats taking ACE inhibitors.

Back 88

Hyperkalemia may occur in patients taking ACE inhibitors, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be cautiously presc to pats taking ACE inhibitors.

Front 89

list the two ACE inhibitor meds you need to counsel patients about taking on empty stomach (food decreases absorption)

Back 89

Capoten (captopril), Univasc (moexipril)

Front 90

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists mech of action

Back 90

block angiotensin II receptor sites

Front 91

____ patients should not take angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Back 91

pregnant patients should not take angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Front 92

____ may occur in pats taking ARBs, ____ ____ products and ____-____ diuretics should be cautiously presc to pats taking ARBs

Back 92

Hyperkalemia may occur in pats taking ARBs, potassium replacement products and potassium-sparing diuretics should be cautiously presc to pats taking ARBs

Front 93

Ca channel blocking agents inhibit Ca entry into ____ and ____ smooth muscle, results in ____. ID for:

Back 93

Ca channel blocking agents inhibit Ca entry into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle, results in vasodilation. ID for: hypertension and angina pectoris

Front 94

Off label use (not FDA approved) of Ca channel blockers

Back 94

migraine prophylaxis

Front 95

____ is a Ca channel blocker ID for improvement of neurological outcome following stroke by reducing ____ - Tx should commence with ____ hours of stroke

Back 95

Nimodipine is Ca channel blocker ID for improvement of neurological outcome following stroke by reducing ischemia - Tx should commence with 96 hours of stroke

Front 96

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agents improve urinary outflow obstruction by ________, this class of meds may cause ____ ____ - tx should be ________ and ________ to prevent.

Back 96

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agents improve urinary outflow obstruction by: relaxing smooth muscle in the bladder neck, this class of meds may cause orthostatic hypotension - tx should be initiated at bedtime and dose slowly increased PRN to prevent.

Front 97

beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists ID for: (3 things)

Back 97

tx of hypertension, angina pectoris, certain arrhythmias

Front 98

digoxin mech of action is ____ ____ ____, ____ increases possibility of digoxin toxicity so ____ ____ ____ should be used cautiously, signs of digoxin tox includes:

Back 98

digoxin mech of action is positive inotropic action, hyperkalemia increases possibility of digoxin toxicity so potassium depleting diuretics should be used cautiously, signs of digoxin tox includes: N/V, visual disturbances, and arrhythmias

Front 99

antidote for digoxin toxicity is: ____, DF: ____, derived from ____ ____ in ____

Back 99

antidote for digoxin toxicity is: Digibind (digoxin immune fab), DF: IV, derived from antidigoxin antibodies in sheep

Front 100

Loss of nitroglycerin potency through ____ is accelerated by exposure to ____

Back 100

Loss of nitroglycerin potency through volatilization is accelerated by exposure to moisture

Front 101

Nitroglycerin SL tabs come in bottles of ____ and ____

Back 101

Nitroglycerin SL tabs come in bottles of 25 and 100

Front 102

isosorbide (all brands) is ID for ________, available in two forms ____ ____ and ____ ____, isosorbide mononitrtate is the major active metabolite of ____ ____

Back 102

isosorbide (all brands) is ID for prevention of angina pectoris, available in two forms isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide mononitrtate is the major active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate

Front 103

B1, AKA, deficiency disease

Back 103

thiamin, beriberi

Front 104

B2, AKA

Back 104

riboflavin

Front 105

B3, AKA, deficiency disease

Back 105

niacin or nicotinic acid, pellagra

Front 106

B5, AKA

Back 106

pantothenic acid

Front 107

B6, AKA

Back 107

pyridoxine

Front 108

B9, AKA

Back 108

folic acid

Front 109

B12, AKA, deficiency disease

Back 109

cyanocobalamin, pernicious anemia