Diabetes, Diuretics, Cholesterol Flashcards
Diabeta, micronase
Generic: glyburide
Category: sulfonylurea
Use: dm2
Warning: may cause hypoglycemia; avoid sunlight
Glucotrol
Generic: glipizide
Category: sulfonylurea
Use: dm2
Warning: may cause hypoglycemia; avoid sunlight
Metformin
Generic: glucophage
Category: biguanide
Use: dm2
Warning: take with food; may cause diarrhea
Actos
Generic: pioglitazone
Category: thiazolidinedione
Use: dm2
Warning: none (causes weight gain)
Januvia
Generic: sitagliptan
Category: DPP4 inhibitor
Use: Dm2
Warning: none (can cause joint pain)
Byetta
Generic: exenatide
Category: GLP-1 analog
Use: dm2
Warning: subcutaneous injection; refrigerate
Lasix
Generic: furosemide
Category: loop diuretic
Use: diuretic, hypertension, heart failure
Warning: avoid sunlight, take in the am
Microzide
Generic: hydrochlorothiazide
Category: thiazide
Use: diuretic, hypertension
Warning: avoid sunlight; take in the am
Maxide, dyazide
Generic: triamterene/hctz
Category: thiazide
Use: diuretic, hypertension
Warning: avoid sunlight; take in the am
Aldactone
Generic: spironolactone
Category: potassium sparing diuretic
Use: diuretic, hypertension, heart failure
Warning: take in the am, take with or without food consistently; no potassium supplements
Klor Con, K-Tab
Generic: potassium chloride
Category: potassium replacement
Use: with potassium wasting diuretics
Warning: take with food; no potassium salt substitutes; take with a full glass of water
Lipitor
Generic: atorvastatin
Category: statin
Use: lipid lowering
Warning: monitor for muscle pain
Pravachol
Generic: pravastatin
Category: statin
Use: lipid lowering
Warning: monitor for muscle pain
Crestor
Generic: rosuvastitin
Category: statin
Use: lipid lowering
Warning: monitor for muscle pain
Zocor
Generic: simvastatin
Category: statin
Use: lipid lowering
Warning: monitor for muscle pain, lots of drug interactions
