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Generic for Lovaza

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omega-3 fatty acids

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Strengths of omega-3 fatty acids

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1g

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Frequency of omega-3 fatty acids

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4g once daily,
2g twice daily

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Indications for omega-3 fatty acids

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  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Dietary supplement
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Tips for omega-3 fatty acids

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  • Burping and taste disturbances
  • Swallow whole; do not open
  • Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
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Generic for Trilipix, Tricor

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fenofibrate

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Strengths of fenofibrate

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45mg,
48mg,
138mg,
145mg

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Frequency of fenofibrate

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daily

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Indications for fenofibrate

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  • Hypertriglyceridemia
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Tips for fenofibrate

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Discontinue if gallstones form
  • Photosensitivity
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Generic for Lipitor

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atorvastatin

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Strengths for atorvastatin

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10mg,
20mg,
40mg,
80mg

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Frequency of atorvastatin

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daily

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Indications for atorvastatin

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  • Hyperlipidemia
    o Reduce LDL cholesterol
    o Reduce triglycerides
    o Increase HDL cholesterol
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
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Tips for atorvastatin

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
  • Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
  • Contraindicated in pregnancy
  • Diarrhea
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Generic for Crestor

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rosuvastatin

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Strengths of rosuvastatin

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5mg,
10mg,
20mg,
40mg

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Frequency of rosuvastatin

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daily

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Indications for rosuvastatin

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  • Hyperlipidemia
    o Reduce LDL cholesterol
    o Reduce triglycerides
    o Increase HDL cholesterol
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
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Tips for rosuvastatin

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
  • Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
  • Contraindicated in pregnancy
  • Diarrhea
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Generic for Zetia

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Strengths of ezetimibe

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Frequency of ezetimibe

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Indications for ezetimibe

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  • Hyperlipidemia
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Tips for ezetimibe
* Increased liver enzymes * Diarrhea
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Generic for Humalog
insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
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Strengths of insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
100 units/mL
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Frequency of insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
Individualized dosing - Inject 15 min before or immediately after meals
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Indications for insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
* Type 1 Diabetes * Type 2 Diabetes
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Tips for insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
* 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
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Generic for Lantus
insulin glargine (long-acting)
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Strengths of insulin glargine (long-acting)
100 units/mL
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Frequency of insulin glargine (long-acting)
Individualized dosing - once daily
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Indications for insulin glargine (long-acting)
* Type 1 Diabetes * Type 2 Diabetes
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Tips for insulin glargine (long-acting)
* 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
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Generic for Glucophage
metformin
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Strengths of metformin
500mg, 850mg, 1000mg
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Frequency of metformin
BID or TID Max: 2550 mg/day
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Indications for metformin
* Type 2 Diabetes * Polycystic Ovary Syndrome * Weight loss
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Tips for metformin
* 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
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Generic for Farxiga
dapagliflozin
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Strengths of dapagliflozin
5mg 10mg
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Frequency of dapagliflozin
daily
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Indications for dapagliflozin
* Type 2 Diabetes * Chronic kidney disease * Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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Tips for dapagliflozin
* Urinary tract infection * Increased urine output * Decreased blood pressure
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Generic for Victoza, Saxenda
liraglutide
47
Strengths for liraglutide
18mg/3mL
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Frequency of liraglutide
0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8mg daily for diabetes, 3mg daily for weight management
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Indications for liraglutide
* Type 2 Diabetes * Weight management
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Tips for liraglutide
* Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness) * Rotate injection sites * Diarrhea * Nausea * Headache

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