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#8 Diabetes and Cholesterol Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: omega-3 fatty acids

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Lovaza

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COMMON STRENGTHS: omega-3 fatty acids

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1g

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COMMON FREQUENCY: omega-3 fatty acids

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4g once daily, 2g twice daily

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INDICATIONS/USE: omega-3 fatty acids

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  • hypertriglyceridemia
  • dietary supplement
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COUNSELING TIPS: omega-3 fatty acids

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  • burping and taste disturbances
  • swallow whole; do not open
  • refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
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BRAND NAME: fenofibrate

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Trilipix, Tricor

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COMMON STRENGTHS: fenofibrate

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45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: fenofibrate

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: fenofibrate

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hypertriglyceridemia

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COUNSELING TIPS: fenofibrate

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  • increased liver enzymes
  • discontinue if gallstones form
  • photosensitivity
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BRAND NAME: atorvastatin

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Lipitor

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COMMON STRENGTHS: atorvastatin

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: atorvastatin

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: atorvastatin

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  • hyperlipidemia (reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol)
  • cardiovascular disease prevention
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COUNSELING TIPS: atorvastatin

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  • increased liver enzymes
  • report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
  • avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
  • contraindicated in pregnancy
  • diarrhea
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BRAND NAME: rosuvastatin

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Crestor

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COMMON STRENGTHS: rosuvastatin

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5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: rosuvastatin

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: rosuvastatin

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  • hyperlipidemia (reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol)
  • cardiovascular disease prevention
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COUNSELING TIPS: rosuvastatin

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  • increased liver enzymes
  • report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
  • avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
  • contraindicated in pregnancy
  • diarrhea
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BRAND NAME: ezetimibe

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COMMON STRENGTHS: ezetimibe

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COMMON FREQUENCY: ezetimibe

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INDICATIONS/USE: ezetimibe

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hyperlipidemia

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COUNSELING TIPS: ezetimibe

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  • increased liver enzymes
  • diarrhea
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BRAND NAME: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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100 units/ml

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COMMON FREQUENCY: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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individualized dosing - inject 15 min before or immediately after meals

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INDICATIONS/USE: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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  • type 1 diabetes
  • type 2 diabetes
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COUNSELING TIPS: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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  • low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
  • refrigerate unopened vials
  • discard after 28 days if at room temp
  • let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
  • rotate injection sites
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BRAND NAME: insulin glargine (long-acting)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: insulin glargine (long-acting)

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100 units/ml

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COMMON FREQUENCY: insulin glargine (long-acting)

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individualized dosing - once daily

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INDICATIONS/USE: insulin glargine (long-acting)

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  • type 1 diabetes
  • type 2 diabetes
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COUNSELING TIPS: insulin glargine (long-acting)

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  • low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
  • refrigerate unopened vials
  • discard after 28 days if at room temp
  • let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
  • rotate injection sites
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BRAND NAME: metformin

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Glucophage

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COMMON STRENGTHS: metformin

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500mg, 850mg, 1000mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: metformin

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  • BID or TID
  • max (2550mg/day)
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INDICATIONS/USE: metformin

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  • type 2 diabetes
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • weight loss
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COUNSELING TIPS: metformin

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  • diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
  • take with food
  • titrate dose up weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
  • long-term use can cause Vitamin B-12 deficiency
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BRAND NAME: dapagliflozin

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COMMON STRENGTHS: dapagliflozin

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COMMON FREQUENCY: dapagliflozin

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INDICATIONS/USE: dapagliflozin

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  • type 2 diabetes
  • chronic kidney disease
  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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COUNSELING TIPS: dapagliflozin

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  • urinary tract infection
  • increased urine output
  • decreased blood pressure
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BRAND NAME: liraglutide

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Victoza, Saxenda

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COMMON STRENGTHS: liraglutide

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COMMON FREQUENCY: liraglutide

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0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8mg daily for diabetes, 3mg daily for weight management

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INDICATIONS/USE: liraglutide

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  • type 2 diabetes
  • weight management
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COUNSELING TIPS: liraglutide

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  • low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
  • rotate injection sites
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • headache

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