Med List #8: Diabetes and Cholesterol Flashcards
Generic for:
Lovaza
omega-3 fatty acids
Common Strengths:
omega-3 fatty acids
1g
Common frequency:
omega-3 fatty acids
4g once daily
2g twice daily
Indications:
omega-3 fatty acids
hypertriglyceridemia
dietary supplement
Counseling Tips:
omega-3 fatty acids
burping and taste disturbances
swallow whole
refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
Generic for:
Trilipix, Tricor
fenofibrate
Common strengths:
fenofibrate
45mg
48mg
138mg
145mg
Common frequency:
fenofibrate
daily
Indications:
fenofibrate
hypertriglyceridemia
Counseling tips:
fenofibrate
increased liver enzymes
discontinue if gallstones form
photosensitivity
Generic for:
Lipitor
atorvastatin
Common strengths:
atorvastatin
10mg
20mg
40mg
80mg
Common Frequency:
atorvastatin
daily
Indications:
atorvastatin
Hyperlipidemia
cardiovascular disease prevention
Counseling tips:
atorvastatin
increased liver enzymes
report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine
avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
contraindicated in pregnancy
diarrhea
Generic for:
Crestor
rosuvastatin
Common strengths:
rosuvastatin
5mg
10mg
20mg
40mg
Common Frequency:
rosuvastatin
daily
Indications:
rosuvastatin
hyperlipidemia
cardiovascular disease prevention
Counseling Tips:
rosuvastatin
increased liver enzymes
report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine
avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
contraindicated in pregnancy
diarrhea