Diabetes and Cholesterol (Counseling Tips) Flashcards
omega-3 fatty acids
Burping and taste disturbances
Swallow whole do not chew
Refrigerate to reduce smell
fenofibrate
Increased liver enzymes
Discontinue if gallstones form
Photosensitivity
atorvastatin
Increased liver enzymes
Report if unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grape juice (increases concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea
rosuvastatin
Increased liver enzymes
Report if unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grape juice (increases concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea
ezetimibe
Increased liver enzymes
Diarrhea
insulin lispro
Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Refrigerate unopened vials
Discard after 28 days if its left at room temp
Let syringe get to room temp before injecting for less pain
Rotate injection sites
insulin glargine
Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Refrigerate unopened vials
Discard after 28 days if its left at room temp
Let syringe get to room temp before injecting for less pain
Rotate injection sites
metformin
Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
Take with food
Titrate dose up weekly to help with stomach being upset / diarrhea
Long-term use can cause vitamin B-12 deficiency
dapagliflozin
UTI
Increased urine output
Decreased blood pressure
liraglutide
Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Rotate injection sites
Diarrhea, nausea, headache