#8 Diabetes and Cholesterol Meds Flashcards
omega-3 fish oil dosage
4g (1g liquid filled capsules) daily
omega-3 fish oil brand
Lovaza (Rx)
OTCs in other strengths
omega-3 fish oil indications
Reduce triglycerides
omega-3 fish oil counseling tips
Burping and taste disturbances
Swallow whole - don’t open capsules
To reduce fishy taste and smell, refrigerate
atorvastatin brand
Lipitor
atorvastatin dosage
1 20mg or 40mg tablet daily
atorvastatin indications
Reduce cholesterol and triglycerides
atorvastatin counseling tips
Diarrhea
Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or fever
Avoid excessive grapefruit juice (increases risk of toxicity)
Avoid excessive alcohol (liver damage)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Lipid level assessed in 2-4 wks after initiation or dosage change
ezetimibe brand
Zetia
ezetimibe dosage
1 10mg tablet daily
ezetimibe indications
Reduce cholesterol
ezetimibe counseling tips
Diarrhea
Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness or weakness
gemfibrozil brand
Lopid
gemfibrozil dosage
1 600mg tablet twice a day 30 before AM and PM meal
gemfibrozil indications
Reduce triglycerides
gemfibrozil counseling tips
Stomach upset
Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness or weakness