Medication List 8: Diabetes and Cholesterol Flashcards
omega-3 fatty acids: brands
Lovaza
omega-3 fatty acids: common strengths
1g
omega-3 fatty acids: common frequency
4g QD, 2g BID
omega-3 fatty acids: indications/use
-hypertriglyceridemia
-dietary supplement
omega-3 fatty acids: counseling tips/important info
-Burping and taste disturbances
-Swallow whole; do not open
-Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
fenofibrate: brands
Trilipix, Tricor
fenofibrate: common strengths
45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg
fenofibrate: common frequency
QD
fenofibrate: indications/use
hypertriglyceridemia
fenofibrate: counseling tips/important info
-Increased liver enzymes
-Discontinue if gallstones form
-Photosensitivity
atorvastatin: brands
Lipitor
atorvastatin: common strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
atorvastatin: common frequency
QD
atorvastatin: indications/use
Hyperlipidemia
-Reduce LDL cholesterol
-Reduce triglycerides
-Increase HDL cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease prevention
atorvastatin: counseling tips/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: brands
Crestor
rosuvastatin: common strengths
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
rosuvastatin: common frequency
QD
rosuvastatin: indications/use
Hyperlipidemia
-Reduce LDL cholesterol
-Reduce triglycerides
-Increase HDL cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease prevention
rosuvastatin: counseling tips/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