Diabetes and Cholesterol Flashcards
omega-3 fatty acids
drug class
Hypertriglyceridemia
omega-3 fatty acids
brand
Lovaza
omega-3 fatty acids
counseling points
Burping and taste disturbances
Swallow whole; do not open
Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
omega-3 fatty acids
common strengths
1g
omega-3 fatty acids
common frequency
4g once daily,
2g twice daily
omega-3 fatty acids
indications
Hypertriglyceridemia
Dietary supplement
fenofibrate
drug class
Hypertriglyceridemia
fenofibrate
brand
Trilipix, Tricor
fenofibrate
common strengths
45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg
fenofibrate
common frequency
daily
fenofibrate
indications
Hypertriglyceridemia
fenofibrate
counseling points
Increased liver enzymes
Discontinue if gallstones form
Photosensitivity
atorvastatin
drug class
Hyperlipidemia
atorvastatin
brand
Lipitor
atorvastatin
common strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
atorvastatin
common frequency
daily
atorvastatin
indications
Hyperlipidemia
o Reduce LDL cholesterol
o Reduce triglycerides
o Increase HDL cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease prevention
atorvastatin
counseling points
Increased liver enzymes
Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea
ezetimibe
drug class
Hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe
brand
Zetia
ezetimibe
common strengths
10 mg
ezetimibe
common frequency
daily
ezetimibe
indications
Hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe
counseling points
Increased liver enzymes
Diarrhea