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