Medication List 8: Diabetes Flashcards
brand name for omega-3-fatty acids
Lovaza
common strengths for omega-3-fatty acids
1 g
common frequency for omega-3-fatty acids
4g once daily
2g twice daily
indications/uses of omega-3-fatty acids
hypertriglyceridemia
dietary supplementary
counseling tips for omega-3-fatty acids
burping and taste disturbances
swallow whole; do not open
refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
brand name for fenofibrate
trilipix, tricor
common strengths for fenofibrate
45, 48, 138, 145 mg
common frequency of fenofibrate
daily
indications/uses of fenofibrate
hypertriglyceridemia
counseling tips for fenofibrate
increased liver enzymes
discontinue if gallstones form
photosensitivity
brand name for atorvastatin
lipitor
common strengths for atorvastatin
10, 20, 40, 80 mg
common frequency for atorvastitin
daily
indications/uses of atorvastatin
hyperlipidemia
reduce ldl cholesterol
reduce triglycerides
increase hdl cholesterol
cardiovascular disease prevention
counseling tips for statins
increased liver enzymes
report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine –> rhabdomyolysis
avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
contraindicated in pregnancy
diarrhea
brand name for rosuvastatin
crestor
common strengths of rosuvastatin
5, 10, 20, 40 mg
common frequency of rosuvastatin
daily
indications/use of rosuvastatin
hyperlipidemia
reduce ldl cholesterol
reduce triglycerides
increase hdl cholesterol
cardiovascular disease prevention
brand name for ezetimibe
zetia
common strength of ezetimibe
10 mg
common frequency of ezetimibe
daily
indication/uses of ezetimibe
hyperlipidemia
counseling tips of ezetimibe
increased liver enzymes
diarrhea
brand name for insulin lispro (rapid acting)
humalog
common strength for insulin lispro (rapid acting)
100 units/mL
common frequency of insulin lispro (rapid acting)
individualized dosing - inject 15 min before or immediately after meals
indications uses of insulin lispro (rapid acting)
type I and type II diabetes
counseling tips for insulin products
low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
refrigerate unopened vials
discard after 28 days if at room temperature
let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
rotate injection sites
brand name for insulin glargine (long acting)
lantus
common strength of insulin glargine (long acting)
100 units/mL
common frequency of insulin glargine (long acting)
individualized dosing - once daily
indications/uses of insulin glargine (long acting)
type I and II diabetes
brand name of metformin
glucophage
common strength of metformin
500, 850, 1000 mg
common frequency of metformin
bid or tid
max: 2550 mg/day
indications/uses of meformin
type II diabetes
pcos
weight loss
counseling tips for metformin
diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
take with food
titrate dose up weekly (to reduce upset stomach, diarrhea)
long term use can cause vitamin b-12 deficiency
brand name for dapagliflozin
farxiga
common strengths of dapagliflozin
5, 10 mg
common frequency of dapagliflozin
daily
indications/uses of dapagliflozin
type II diabetes
chronic kidney disease
heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
counseling tips for dapagliflozin
urinary tract infection
increased urine output
decreased blood pressure
brand name for liraglutide
victoza, saxenda
common strength of liraglutide
18mg/3mL
common frequency of liraglutide
0.6 mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8 mg daily for diabetes, 3 mg daily for weight management
indications/uses of liraglutide
type II diabetes
weight management
counseling tips for liraglutide
low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
rotate injection sites
diarrhea
nausea
headache
