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
brand for ezetimibe
Zetia
generic for Zetia
ezetimibe
ezetimibe common strengths
10 mg
ezetimibe common frequency
daily
ezetimibe indications
- Hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe counseling
- Increased liver enzymes
- Diarrhea
brand for insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
Humalog
generic for Humalog
insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
insulin lispro (rapid-acting) common strengths
100 units/mL
insulin lispro (rapid-acting) common frequency
Individualized dosing - Inject 15 min before or immediately after meals
insulin lispro (rapid-acting) indication
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
insulin lispro (rapid-acting) counseling
- Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
- Refrigerate unopened vials
- Discard after 28 days if at room temp
- Let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
- Rotate injection sites
brand for insulin glargine (long-acting)
Lantus
generic for Lantus
insulin glargine (long-acting)
insulin glargine (long-acting) common strengths
100 units/mL
insulin glargine (long-acting) common frequency
Individualized dosing - once daily
insulin glargine (long-acting) indications
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
insulin glargine (long-acting) counseling
- Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
- Refrigerate unopened vials
- Discard after 28 days if at room temp
- Let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
- Rotate injection sites
brand for metformin
Glucophage
generic for Glucophage
metformin
metformin common strengths
500mg,
850mg,
1000mg
metformin common frequency
BID or TID
Max:
2550 mg/day
metformin indication
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Weight loss
metformin counseling
- Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
- Take with food
- Titrate dose up weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
- Long-term use can cause Vitamin B-12 deficiency
brand for dapagliflozin
Farxiga
generic for Farxiga
dapagliflozin
dapagliflozin common strengths
5mg
10mg
dapagliflozin common frequency
daily
dapagliflozin indications
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic kidney disease
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
dapagliflozin counseling
- Urinary tract infection
- Increased urine output
- Decreased blood pressure
brand for liraglutide
Victoza,
Saxenda
generic for Victoza, Saxenda
liraglutide
liraglutide common strengths
18mg/3mL
liraglutide common frequency
0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8mg daily for diabetes, 3mg daily for weight management
liraglutide indications
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Weight management
liraglutide counseling
- Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
- Rotate injection sites
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache