List 8-Diabetes and Cholestrol Flashcards
Brand for: omega-3 fatty acids
lovaza
Strengths: omega-3 fatty acids
1g
Frequency: omega-3 fatty acids
4g once daily, 2g twice daily
Use: omega-3 fatty acids
hypertriglyceridemia, dietary supplement
Counseling: omega-3 fatty acids
burping and taste disturbances, swallow whole; do not open, refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
Brand for: fenofibrate
trilipix, tricor
Strengths: fenofibrate
45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg
Frequency: fenofibrate
daily
Use: fenofibrate
hypertriglyceridemia
Counseling: fenofibrate
increased liver enzymes, discontinue if gallstones form, photosensitivity
Brand for: atorvastatin
lipitor
Strengths: atoravastatin
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Frequency: atorvastatin
daily
Use: atorvastatin
hyperlipidemia-reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol
cardiovascular disease prevention
Counseling: atorvastatin
increased liver enzymes; report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine-rhabdomyolysis; avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration); contraindicated in pregnancy; diarrhea
Brand: rosuvastatin
crestor
Strengths: rosuvastatin
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Frequency: rosuvastatin
daily
Use: rosuvastatin
hyperlipidemia-reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol
cardiovascular disease prevention
Counseling: rosuvastatin
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
Strengths: ezetimibe
10mg
Frequency: ezetimibe
daily
Use: ezetimibe
hyperlipidemia
Counseling: ezetimibe
increased liver enzymes, diarrhea
Brand for: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
humalog
Strengths: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
100 units/mL
Frequency: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
individualized dosing-inject 15 min before or immediately after meals
Use: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
Counseling: insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
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
Strengths: insulin glargine (long-acting)
100 units/mL
Frequency: insulin glargine (long-acting)
individualized dosing- once daily
Use: insulin glargine (long-acting)
type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
Counseling: insulin glargine (long-acting)
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
Strengths: metformin
500mg, 850mg, 1000mg
Frequency: metformin
BID or TID
max: 2550 mg/day
Use: metformin
type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, weight loss
Counseling: metformin
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
Strengths: dapagliflozin
5mg, 10mg
Frequency: dapagliflozin
daily
Use: dapagliflozin
type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Counseling: dapagliflozin
urinary tract infection, increased urine output, decreased blood pressure
Brand for: liraglutide
victoza, saxenda
Strengths: liraglutide
18mg/3mL
Frequency: liraglutide
0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8mg daily for diabetes, 3mg daily for weight management
Use: liraglutide
type 2 diabetes, weight management
Counseling: liraglutide
low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness), rotate injection sites, diarrhea, nausea, headache