Medication List #8 Flashcards
Omega 3 Fatty acids brand name
Lovaza
Omega 3 Fatty acids strength
1g
Omega 3 Fatty Acids frequency
4g once daily, 2g twice daily
Omega 3 Fatty Acids use
hypertriglyceridemia, dietary supplement
Omega 3 Fatty acids counseling tips
Burping and taste disturbances, swallow whole: do not open, refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
Fenofibrate brand name
Trilipix, Tricor
Fenofibrate strengths
45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg
Fenofibrate frequency
once daily
Fenofibrate use
Hypertriglyceridemia
Fenofibrate counseling tips
Increased liver enzymes, discontinue if gallstones form, photosensitivity
Atorvastatin brand name
Lipitor
Atorvastatin strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Atorvastatin frequency
once daily
Atorvastatin uses
Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease
hyperlipidemia 3 points
Reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol
Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin counseling tips
Increased liver enzymes, report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, dark urine (rhabdomyolysis), avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration), contraindicated in pregnancy, diarrhea
Rosuvastatin brand name
Crestor
Rosuvastatin strengths
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Rosuvastatin frequency
once daily
Ezetimibe brand name
Zetia
Ezetimibe strength
10mg
Ezetimibe frequency
once daily
Ezetimibe use
hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe counseling points
increased liver enzymes, diarrhea
Insulin lispro (rapid acting) brand name
Humalog
Insulin lispro (rapid acting) strengths
100 units/mL
Insulin lispro (rapid acting) frequency
Individualized dosing - inject 15 minutes before or immediately after meals
Insulin lispro (rapid-acting) use
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin lispro and insulin glargine counseling tips
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
Insulin glargine (long-acting) brand name
Lantus
Insulin glargine (long-acting) strength
100 units/mL
Insulin glargine (long-acting) frequency
individualized dosing, once daily
Insulin glargine (long-acting) use
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Metformin brand name
Glucophage
Metformin strengths
500mg, 850mg, 1000mg
Metformin frequency
BID or TID, Max: 2550mg/day
Metformin use
Type 2 Diabetes, Polycystic ovary syndrome, weight loss
Metformin counseling tips
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
Dapagliflozin brand name
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin strengths
5mg, 10mg
Dapagliflozin frequency
Once daily
Dapagliflozin use
Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic kidney disease, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Dapagliflozin counseling tips
UTI, increased urine output, decreased blood pressure
Liraglutide brand name
Victoza, Saxenda
Liraglutide strength
18mg/3mL
Liraglutide frequency
0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated weekly to 1.8mg daily for diabetes, 3mg daily for weight management
Liraglutide use
Type 2 Diabetes, Weight management
Liraglutide counseling tips
Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness), rotate injection sites, diarrhea, nausea, headache
