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Cardiovascular Meds

Blood Meds (Anticoags...)

TermDefinitionConsiderationsEducation
Protamine Sulfate Anti-heparin (antidote) Fish allergies, monitor blood studies and coagulation tests, monitor vitals
Heparin (Hep-Lock) Anticoagulant Monitor blood studies ,clotting factors, vitals, bleeding/bruise Electric razors, soft brush and gentle floss, no antiplatelets
Dalteparin (Fragmin) Anticoagulant (Low molecular weight heparin) Monitor blood studies, clotting factors, vitals, bleeding /bruise Electric razors, soft brush and gentle floss, no antiplatelets
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Anticoagulant ( Low molecular weight heparin) Monitor blood studies, clotting factors, vitals, bleeding/bruise Electric razors, soft brush and gentle floss, no antiplatelets
Warfarin (Coumadin) Anticoagulant Monitor blood studies, clotting factors, vitals, bleeding /bruise No alcohol, limit Vit K, no antiplatelets
Ticlopidine Antiplatelet Monitor blood studies, LFT, lipid panel and uric acid. Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Cilostazol (Pletal) Antiplatelet Monitor blood studies, LFT, lipid panel and uric acid. Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Antiplatelet Monitor blood studies, LFT, lipid panel and uric acid. Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Ticagrelor (Brilinta) Antiplatelet Monitor blood studies, LFT, lipid panel and uric acid. Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Aminocaproic Acid (Amicar) Hemostatic agent /Anti-hemorrhage (antidote) Monitor blood, vitals, clotting factors, I&O's Slowly change positions for orthostatic hypotension
Alteplase (t-PA) Thrombolytic agent/Anti-blood clot MI: 6hr, CVA: 3hr. Monitor blood studies, clotting factors Bedrest/injury prevention
Streptokinase (Streptase) Thrombolytic agent/Anti-blood clot MI: 6hr, CVA: 3hr. Monitor blood studies, clotting factors Bedrest/injury prevention
Tenecteplase (TNKase) Thrombolytic agent/Anti-blood clot MI: 6hr, CVA: 3hr. Monitor blood studies, clotting factors Bedrest/injury prevention
Reteplase (Retavase) Thrombolytic agent/Anti-blood clot MI: 6hr, CVA: 3hr. Monitor blood studies, clotting factors Bedrest/injury prevention
Phytonadione (Vit K) Vitamin (antidote) Monitor vitals, INR, PT Consistent diet, report bleeding,
Apixaban (Eliquis) Anticoagulant Monitor blood studies ,clotting factors, vitals, bleeding/bruise Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Endoxaban (Savaysa) Anticoagulant Monitor blood studies ,clotting factors, vitals, bleeding/bruise Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Anticoagulant Monitor blood studies ,clotting factors, vitals, bleeding/bruise Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Fondaparinux (Arixtra) Anticoagulant Monitor blood studies ,clotting factors, vitals, bleeding/bruise Consult physician for NSAID/aspirin use.
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Anticoagulant Monitor for emboli, MI, vital signs, anaphylaxis Consult physician before taking any meds or herbs.
Folic Acid Anti-anemic agent; water soluble vitamin Monitor plasma vitamin levels, take 2 hrs before antacids, 2 hr before or 4-6 hrs after cholestyramine Proper Nutrition, intensely yellow urine, follow up, watch for hypersensitivity
Pegfilgrastim Colony-stimulating factors
Filgrastim Colony-stimulating factors
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