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