Fibrates Flashcards
1
Q
Fibrates?
A
gemfibrozil, fenofibrate
2
Q
gemfibrozil - brand?
A
Lopid
3
Q
fenofibrate - brand?
A
Tricor, Lofibra
4
Q
gemfibrozil - indication?
A
lipid
5
Q
fenofibrate - indication?
A
cholesterol
6
Q
gemfibrozil - dosage?
A
PO bid
7
Q
fenofibrate - dosage?
A
PO qd
8
Q
One common side effect for all fibrates?
A
abdominal pain
9
Q
gemfibrozil - side effects?
A
ab pain, indigestion, acute appendicits
10
Q
fenofibrate - side effects?
A
ab pain, abnormal liver function, backache
