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Coumadin (warfarin) is an oral anticoagulant medication that helps prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. It’s commonly prescribed to prevent stroke, heart attack, and other serious conditions caused by blood clots. Generic name: Warfarin Brand names: Coumadin, Jantoven Pharmacologic class: Vitamin K antagonist Therapeutic class: Anticoagulant Mechanism of action: Warfarin works by interfering … Read more
Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, are medications that prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other thromboembolic conditions. These medications require careful nursing consideration due to their narrow therapeutic window and potential for serious complications. Generic names: Warfarin, Heparin, Enoxaparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban Brand names: Pharmacologic class: Anticoagulants … Read more
Lung surfactants are complex mixtures of lipids and proteins that reduce surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs. These vital substances are essential for normal breathing and are particularly crucial in treating respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Generic names: Beractant, Poractant alfa, Calfactant, Lucinactant Brand names: Survanta, Curosurf, Infasurf, Surfaxin Pharmacologic class: … Read more
Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are medications that reduce blood pressure by blocking the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine. They are commonly prescribed for various cardiovascular conditions and require careful nursing consideration for safe administration and monitoring. Generic names: Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol Brand names: Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Tenormin, Inderal, Coreg, … Read more
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors are a class of medications commonly prescribed for hypertension, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. These medications work by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, resulting in vasodilation and decreased blood pressure. Generic names: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Quinapril, Ramipril, Perindopril Brand names: Lotensin, Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril, … Read more