Drug – Generic, Trade Name - Coversyl
trade name, Perindopril – Generic Name
classification Classification: ACE inhibitor /Anti-hypertensive
Mechanism of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
action
Common Oral route, 2mg, 4mg, 8mg tablets
dosages, routes
Side effects Common: Cough, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, nausea, muscle cramps
Adverse: mood disturbances, dry mouth, sweating, erectile dysfunction
Contraindications Do not take with some anti- inflammatory drugs including Ibuprofen.
and precautions Do not take with some anti-hypertensives.
Do not take with lithium, tricyclic, anti-depressants, antipsychotics.
Do not mix with certain antibiotics.
Nursing Watch for angioedema, rashes, raised patches on skin.
assessments Assess for hypotension.
Monitor for symptoms of hyperkalemia. – numbness, tingling, fatigue,
bradycardia
Monitor renal output.
Assess gait.
Patient teaching Take medication as directed to control blood pressure and cardiac output.
Careful with postural changes.
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Drug – Generic, Clopidogrel
trade name, Trade Name: Plavix
classification Anti-platelet
Mechanism of Metabolised in the liver, bind to ADP, and reduce platelet activation.
action Makes the platelets less sticky
Common dosages, 75 mg once a day – may be prescribed in higher dosages 300mg/600mg, tablet,
routes PO
Side effects Nosebleeds, Diarrhea, indigestion, bruising easily.
Contraindications Caution with other medications, such as pain killers.
and precautions Cautions with antidepressants.
Limited knowledge on how affects pregnancy, only taken if needed.
Nursing Monitor for abdomen pain.
assessments Monitor for GI bleed, blood in feces.
Assess drowsiness that might affect gait.
Monitor for thrombocytopenia.
Patient teaching Alcohol should be avoided while taking this medication.
Patient should report any pain or bleeding.
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Drug – Generic, Furosemide
trade name, Trade Name: Lasix
classification Loop diuretic
Mechanism of Increase the secretion of sodium and water by the kidneys. Blocks tubular
action reabsorption.
Common dosages, oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg), oral liquid (10 mg/mL), oral solution (40 mg/5
routes mL), injectable solution (10 mg/mL), intravenous solution (100 mg/100 mL-
0.9%), subcutaneous kit (80 mg/10 mL)
Side effects Constipation
Diarrhea
Numbness, tingling
Headache
Blurred Vision
Contraindications Do not use if unable to urinate.
and precautions High dosage can cause hearing loss.
Could lead to electrolyte and water depletion if used in excess.
Nursing Monitor daily weight
assessments Assess fluid status
Monitor edema.
Monitor lung sounds and mucous membranes.
Patient teaching Limit sunlight exposure
Change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension
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Drug – Generic, Bisoprolol
trade name, Trade Name: Cardicor, Congescor, Monicor, Zebeta
classification Beta Blocker
Mechanism of Decreases the need for oxygen and cardiac workload by blocking the stress
action hormone and noradrenaline.
Reduces the output of renin in the kidneys that increase blood pressure.
Common dosages, Hypertension
routes 2.5-5 mg orally once/day; may increase to 10 mg and if necessary to 20 mg orally
once/day
Heart Failure
1.25 mg orally once/day; increase gradually, if necessary, not to exceed 10
mg/day
Renal
Greater than 40 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
Less than 40 mL/min: 2.5 mg/day initially; titrate slowly and monitor
Side effects Dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, tiredness
Contraindications This could aggravate CH, decrease HDL
and precautions Raynaud’s phenomenon
Sinus Bradycardia
Cardiogenic shock
Nursing Monitor BP, ECG, and pulse
assessments Assess peripheral edema
Assess jugular venous distention
Assess lung sounds
Patient teaching Take first dose at bedtime as it may cause dizziness, once you know how to
affects you take it in the morning.
Take as prescribed.
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Drug – Generic, Atorvastatin
trade name, Trade Name: Lipitor
classification HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Mechanism of Block the enzyme that is needed for the body to make cholesterol thus lowering
action cholesterol.
Common dosages, 10-80 mg daily tablet only PO
routes
Side effects Constipation, nausea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, headache.
Contraindications Hypersensitivity to medication
and precautions Active liver failure
Nursing Assess muscle pain, tenderness or weakness
assessments Monitor labs for liver function
Monitor cholesterol and triglycerides.
Patient teaching Limit grape juice consumption for risk of myopathy
Exercise regular to maintain a healthy body weight
Avoid foods high in cholesterol
Drug – Generic, Dalteparin
trade name, Trade Name: Fragmin
classification Anticoagulant
Mechanism of Decreasing the clotting ability of the blood
action
Common dosages, the recommended dose of FRAGMIN Injection is 120 IU/kg of body weight, but
routes not more than 10,000 IU, subcutaneously every 12 hours with concurrent oral
aspirin (75 to 165 mg once daily) therapy. Treatment should be continued until
the patient is clinically stabilized. The usual duration of administration is 5 to 8
days.
Side effects Easy bruising
Pain, redness, irritation at injection site
Contraindications Hypersensitivity
and precautions Active major bleeding
Thrombocytopenia associated with antiplatelet antibodies
Nursing Monitor for unusual bleeding
assessments Monitor BP
Assess stool for tarry/black stool
Monitor for hematuria
Patient teaching Inject the medication at the same time everyday
Use as prescribed
Be careful with aerobic exercise
Drug – Generic, Pantoloc
trade name, Trade Name: Protonix
classification Proton Pump Inhibitor
Mechanism of Inhibits the final step of gastric acid production
action
Common dosages, 20mg tablet once daily PO
routes
Side effects Headache, nausea, vomiting, gas, joint pain
Contraindications Hypersensitivity
and precautions
Nursing Monitor for drug interactions
assessments Monitor for side effects
Monitor renal function
Patient teaching Avoid alcohol and foods that may cause GI irritation.
Drug – Generic, Amlodipine
trade name, Trade Name: Norvasc
classification Calcium Channel Blocker
Mechanism of It works by movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels.
action This relaxes the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure, and increases the
supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Common dosages, Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day
routes Maintenance dose: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 10 mg/day
Side effects Headache, upset stomach, nausea, stomach pain.
Contraindications Hypersensitivity
and precautions Cardiogenic shock
Severe aortic stenosis
Unstable angina
Severe hypertension
Nursing Assess heart rate
assessments Assess ECG
Monitor Vital signs and labs
Patient teaching Take exactly as directed
Take caution when exercising
Drug – Generic, Cefazolin
trade name, Trade Name: Kefzol, Ancef
classification Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Mechanism of Killing bacteria or preventing growth
action
Common dosages, 500 mg to 1 gram. every 6 to 8 hrs
routes
Side effects
Contraindications
and precautions
Nursing
assessments
Patient teaching
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Drug – Generic,
trade name,
classification
Mechanism of
action
Common dosages,
routes
Side effects
Contraindications
and precautions
Nursing
assessments
Patient teaching
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