Medlist 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Generic for Lovaza
A
omega-3 fatty acids
2
Q
Strengths of omega-3 fatty acids
A
1g
3
Q
Frequency of omega-3 fatty acids
A
4g once daily,
2g twice daily
4
Q
Indications for omega-3 fatty acids
A
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Dietary supplement
5
Q
Tips for omega-3 fatty acids
A
- Burping and taste disturbances
- Swallow whole; do not open
- Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
6
Q
Generic for Trilipix, Tricor
A
fenofibrate
7
Q
Strengths of fenofibrate
A
45mg,
48mg,
138mg,
145mg
8
Q
Frequency of fenofibrate
A
daily
9
Q
Indications for fenofibrate
A
- Hypertriglyceridemia
10
Q
Tips for fenofibrate
A
- Increased liver enzymes
- Discontinue if gallstones form
- Photosensitivity
11
Q
Generic for Lipitor
A
atorvastatin
12
Q
Strengths for atorvastatin
A
10mg,
20mg,
40mg,
80mg
13
Q
Frequency of atorvastatin
A
daily
14
Q
Indications for atorvastatin
A
- Hyperlipidemia
o Reduce LDL cholesterol
o Reduce triglycerides
o Increase HDL cholesterol - Cardiovascular disease prevention
15
Q
Tips for atorvastatin
A
- Increased liver enzymes
- Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
- Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Diarrhea
16
Q
Generic for Crestor
A
rosuvastatin
17
Q
Strengths of rosuvastatin
A
5mg,
10mg,
20mg,
40mg
18
Q
Frequency of rosuvastatin
A
daily
19
Q
Indications for rosuvastatin
A
- Hyperlipidemia
o Reduce LDL cholesterol
o Reduce triglycerides
o Increase HDL cholesterol - Cardiovascular disease prevention
20
Q
Tips for rosuvastatin
A
- Increased liver enzymes
- Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
- Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Diarrhea