Description
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Generic Name Clopidogrel
Trade Name Plavix
Indication Atherosclerotic events, MI, CVA, PVD, acute coronary syndrome
Action Inhibits platelet aggregation
Therapeutic Class Antiplatelet agent
Pharmacologic Class Platelet aggregation inhibitors
Nursing Considerations • May cause GI bleeding, neutropenia, hypercholesterolemia
• May increase risk for bleeding in warfarin, aspirin, heparin
• Can increase risk for bleeding with garlic, ginkgo, ginger
• Monitor for signs of bleeding
• Monitor bleeding times
• Monitor CBC and platelet count
• Discontinue use 5-7 days before surgery
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Generic Name lactulose
Trade Name Kristalose
Indication Constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy
Action draws water into the stool and softens stool, inhibits ammonia passing into the colon
Therapeutic...
Published 08/18/23
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Generic Name ketorolac
Trade Name Toradol
Indication pain
Action pain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX)
Therapeutic Class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...
Published 08/16/23