Cardiac meds Sheet 1

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) Heparin Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Warfarin (Coumadin) Aspirin MI & stroke prevention Bleeding Report unusual bleeding or Avoid OTC's with Aspirin 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. Ramipril (Altace) Heart failure Hypotension & dizziness Monitor BP Can cause hyperkalemia Enalapril (Vasotec) Angioedema Orthostatic hypotension Benazepril (Lotensin) Hyperkalemia Monitor potassium Losartan (Cozar) Hypertension Headache & dizziness Monitor BP/HR Educate on diet & food choices 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. Atenolol (Tenormin) Arrhythmias Dry mouth, skin, eyes Monitor for SOB/wheezing Can cause bronchospasm Propranolol (Inderal) Chest pain Cold hands & feet Fatigue, weakness, depression *Carvedilol (Coreg) MI prevention Diarrhea or constipation Sexual dysfunction