Medication List #8 (Diabetes and Cholesterol) Flashcards
omega-3 fatty acids brand name
Lovaza
omega-3 fatty acids common strength
1 gram
omega-3 fatty acids common frequencies
4 g QD, 2 g BID
omega-3 fatty acids indications/uses
-hypertriglyceridemia
-dietary supplement
omega-3 fatty acids counseling tips and important info
-burping and taste disturbances
-swallow whole; do not open
-refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
fenofibrate brand name
Trilipix
fenofibrate brand name
Tricor
fenofibrate common strengths
45 mg, 48 mg, 138 mg, 145 mg
fenofibrate common frequency
QD
fenofibrate indication/use
hypertriglyceridemia
fenofibrate counseling tips and important info
-increased liver enzymes
-discontinue if gallstones form
-photosensitivity
atorvastatin brand name
Lipitor
atorvastatin common strengths
10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg
atorvastatin common frequency
QD
atorvastatin indications/uses
-hyperlipidemia (reduces LDL cholesterol, reduces triglycerides, increases HDL cholesterol)
-cardiovascular disease prevention
atorvastatin and rosuvastatin counseling tips and important info
-increased liver enzymes
-report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine (rhabdomyolysis)
-avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
-contraindicated in pregnancy
-diarrhea
rosuvastatin brand name
Crestor
rosuvastatin common strengths
5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
rosuvastatin common frequency
QD
rosuvastatin indications/uses
-hyperlipidemia (reduces LDL cholesterol, reduces triglycerides, increases HDL cholesterol)
-cardiovascular disease prevention
ezetimibe brand name
Zetia
ezetimibe common strength
10 mg
ezetimibe common frequency
QD
ezetimibe indication/use
hyperlipidemia