Antilipemics: Fibrates Flashcards
1
Q
common med
A
Gemfibrozil
2
Q
action
A
- decrease triglycerides
- increase HDL
3
Q
complications
A
- gallstones
- myopathy
- hepatotoxicity
4
Q
Nursing Considerations
A
- monitor for S+S of gallbladder disease
- baseline LFTs, CK and continue to monitor
- avoid alcohol, monitor for S+S of liver dysfunction
- take 30 minutes prior to eating
