Fibric Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Prefix/suffix/somewhere in name
A
fibro
2
Q
primary use
A
treat high triglycerides
3
Q
side effects
A
GI distress
4
Q
Considerations
A
increased bleeding risk
take with food to avoid GI upset
increase muscle aches when taken with statins
avoid fatty foods
5
Q
prototype
A
gemfibrozil
