Cardiac

 (most  commonly  used)

Class Drug Uses Side  Effects Considerations Extras
Apixaban  (Eliquis) Clot  prevention Bleeding Report  unusual  bleeding  or Warfarin  requires  therapeutic  
Dabigatran  (Pradaxa) Stroke  prevention   Bruising bruising monitoring
Enoxaparin  (Lovenox)
Anticoagulants
Heparin
Rivaroxaban  (Xarelto)
Warfarin  (Coumadin)
Aspirin MI  &  stroke  prevention Bleeding Report  unusual  bleeding  or Avoid  OTC's  with  Aspirin
Antiplatlets Clopidogrel  (Plavix) Prevent  plaque  buildup Bruising bruising
Cardiovascular  disease Headache  &  dizziness
Lisinopril  (Zestril) Hypertension Cough S/S  of  ACE  cough Monitor  BP  and  HR  before  admin.
ACE  Inhibitors   Ramipril  (Altace) Heart  failure Hypotension  &  dizziness Monitor  BP Can  cause  hyperkalemia
end  in  (pril) Enalapril  (Vasotec) Angioedema Orthostatic  hypotension  
Benazepril  (Lotensin) Hyperkalemia   Monitor  potassium  
ARB's  end  in   Losartan  (Cozar) Hypertension Headache  &  dizziness Monitor  BP/HR Educate  on  diet  &  food  choices
(artan) Valsartan  (Diovan Heart  failure Resp.  symptoms,  edema Avoid  foods  high  in  K+
Metoprolol  (Lopressor) Lower  blood  pressure Headache  &  dizziness Monitor  BP/HR Monitor  BP  and  HR  before  admin.
Beta  Blockers   Atenolol  (Tenormin) Arrhythmias   Dry  mouth,  skin,  eyes Monitor  for  SOB/wheezing Can  cause  bronchospasm
end  in  (lol) Propranolol  (Inderal) Chest  pain Cold  hands  &  feet Fatigue,  weakness,  depression
*Carvedilol  (Coreg) MI  prevention Diarrhea  or  constipation   Sexual  dysfunction
Amlodipine  (Norvasc) Hypertension Constipation   Monitor  BP/HR Can  cause  serious  toxicities  
Calcium  Channel   Diltiazem  (Cardizem) Chest  pain Tachycardia/  palpitations Orthostatic  hypotension
Blockers Amiodarone  (Pacerone) Arrhythmias   Dizziness  or  Flushing Monitor  for  dyspnea
Verapamil  (Verelan) A-­‐fib Rash Monitor  for  edema  
Atorvastatin  (Lipitor) Lower  LDL  (bad)  cholesterol N/V/D  or  constipation Avoid  in  severe  liver  disease Do  not  take  with  calcium  channel
Cholesterol   Simvastatin  (Zocor) Muscle  soreness  or  pain Avoid  grapefruit  juice blockers,  warfarin,  or  certain  
(statins) Rosuvastatin  (Crestor) Stomach  cramps antibiotics/antifungals
Pravastatin  (Pravachol) Headache  &  dizziness
Digoxin  (Lanoxin) Relieve  S/S  of  heart  failure N/V/D Monitor  for  dig  toxicity Monitor  BP  and  HR  before  admin.
Digitalis Slows  irreg.  heartbeat Dizziness Monitor  for  vision  changes Monitor  Dig  levels  regularly
A-­‐fib Hypokalemia Bradycardia
Isosorbide  (Imdur) Hypertension Headache Monitor  BP/HR DO  NOT  take  Nitro  with  sildenafil
Vasodilators Hydralazine  (Apresoline) Chest  pain  (angina) Tachycardia/  palpitations Monitor  for  headache (Viagra)  can  cause  fatal  interaction
Nitroglycerin  (Nitro) CAD Nausea/vomiting Monitor  urine  output Stop  24-­‐48hr  before  taking  Nitro