list 8 Flashcards
brand for omega-3 fatty acids
Lovaza
generic for Lovaza
omega-3 fatty acids
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
omega-3 fatty acids counseling
- Burping and taste disturbances
- Swallow whole; do not open
- Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
brand for fenofibrate
Trilipix,
Tricor
generic for Trilipix, Tricor
fenofibrate
fenofibrate common strengths
45mg,
48mg,
138mg,
145mg
fenofibrate common frequency
daily
fenofibrate indications
- Hypertriglyceridemia
fenofibrate counseling
- Increased liver enzymes
- Discontinue if gallstones form
- Photosensitivity
brand for atorvastatin
Lipitor
generic for Lipitor
atorvastatin
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
- Increased liver enzymes
- Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
- Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Diarrhea
brand for rosuvastatin
Crestor
generic for Crestor
rosuvastatin
rosuvastatin common strengths
5mg,
10mg,
20mg,
40mg
rosuvastatin common frequency
daily
rosuvastatin indications
- Hyperlipidemia
o Reduce LDL cholesterol
o Reduce triglycerides
o Increase HDL cholesterol - Cardiovascular disease prevention
rosuvastatin counseling
- Increased liver enzymes
- Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
- Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Diarrhea