Antihypertensives
Diltiazem Lisinopril Propranolol
-Calcium Channel Blocker -ACE inhibitor -Beta Blocker
SE: Heart failure, peripheral SE: Persistent cough, angioedema SE: bradycardia, hypotension
edema, bradycardia, edema
Cardiac Medications
Adenosine Amiodarone Atorvastatin
-Antidysrhythmic (SVT tx) -Antidysrhythmic (Vtach/Vfib) -Antilipidemic
SE: Bronchoconstriction, facial SE: Lung damage, HF, liver & SE: Rhabdomyolysis,
flushing, HTN, seizures, stroke thyroid toxicity hepatotoxicity
Digoxin Nitroglycerin
-Cardiac Glycoside -Angina medication
SE: Arrhythmias, GI upset, SE: Headache (severe), orthostatic
headache, weakness, yellow halos hypotension, tachycardia
around lights (yellow vision) -Do NOT take with sildenafil
-Monitor apical pulse & K+ (viagra), fall precautions
Pain Management
Cyclobenzaprine Fentanyl Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
-Muscle relaxer -Opioid analgesic -Opioid analgesic (Norco)
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, dry SE: Addiction, respiratory SE: Constipation, drowsiness,
mouth, MI depression N/V, headache, blurred vision
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) NSAIDs Tramadol (Ultram)
-Opioid analgesic -Acetaminophen, Diclofenac, -Opioid analgesic
SE: N/V, constipation, dry mouth, Naproxen, Ketorolac, Meloxicam SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, N/V,
dizziness, flushing, itching constipation, stomach pain
Respiratory Meds
Budesonide Fluticasone Montelukast
-Corticosteroid -Corticosteroid -Anti-inflammatory
SE: Back pain, cough, fatigue, HA SE: Nausea, dizziness, epistaxis -Prevents asthma attacks
-Attach spacer to inhaler (nose bleed) SE: Headache (give mild
-Swish & spit analgesic)
Urinary System/Diuretics
Dutasteride Furosemide Spironolactone
-Urinary retention med -Loop Diuretic -Potassium-sparing diuretic
-Used for men with BPH (treats SE: hypokalemia, ototoxicity SE: Hyperkalemia, diarrhea,
enlarged prostate) -Monitor K+ levels hirsutism, voice deepening
SE: Decreased libido, enlarged -Encourage K+ rich foods -Monitor K+ levels
breasts, GI upset
-Pregnant women = no touch
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Diltiazem Lisinopril Propranolol
-Calcium Channel Blocker -ACE inhibitor -Beta Blocker
SE: Heart failure, peripheral SE: Persistent cough, angioedema SE: bradycardia, hypotension
edema, bradycardia, edema
Cardiac Medications
Adenosine Amiodarone Atorvastatin
-Antidysrhythmic (SVT tx) -Antidysrhythmic (Vtach/Vfib) -Antilipidemic
SE: Bronchoconstriction, facial SE: Lung damage, HF, liver & SE: Rhabdomyolysis,
flushing, HTN, seizures, stroke thyroid toxicity hepatotoxicity
Digoxin Nitroglycerin
-Cardiac Glycoside -Angina medication
SE: Arrhythmias, GI upset, SE: Headache (severe), orthostatic
headache, weakness, yellow halos hypotension, tachycardia
around lights (yellow vision) -Do NOT take with sildenafil
-Monitor apical pulse & K+ (viagra), fall precautions
Pain Management
Cyclobenzaprine Fentanyl Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
-Muscle relaxer -Opioid analgesic -Opioid analgesic (Norco)
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, dry SE: Addiction, respiratory SE: Constipation, drowsiness,
mouth, MI depression N/V, headache, blurred vision
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) NSAIDs Tramadol (Ultram)
-Opioid analgesic -Acetaminophen, Diclofenac, -Opioid analgesic
SE: N/V, constipation, dry mouth, Naproxen, Ketorolac, Meloxicam SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, N/V,
dizziness, flushing, itching constipation, stomach pain
Respiratory Meds
Budesonide Fluticasone Montelukast
-Corticosteroid -Corticosteroid -Anti-inflammatory
SE: Back pain, cough, fatigue, HA SE: Nausea, dizziness, epistaxis -Prevents asthma attacks
-Attach spacer to inhaler (nose bleed) SE: Headache (give mild
-Swish & spit analgesic)
Urinary System/Diuretics
Dutasteride Furosemide Spironolactone
-Urinary retention med -Loop Diuretic -Potassium-sparing diuretic
-Used for men with BPH (treats SE: hypokalemia, ototoxicity SE: Hyperkalemia, diarrhea,
enlarged prostate) -Monitor K+ levels hirsutism, voice deepening
SE: Decreased libido, enlarged -Encourage K+ rich foods -Monitor K+ levels
breasts, GI upset
-Pregnant women = no touch
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