PHRM 822 Week 8 Med List Flashcards
omega-3 fatty acids
lovaza
1 g
4g po qd, 2g po BID
dietary supplement, hyperglyceridemia
burping + taste disturbances, swallow whole, refrigerate to reduce smell/taste
fenofibrate
trillipix, tricor
45,48,138,145mg
qd
hyperglyceremia
increase liver enzymes, stop if gallstones form, photosensitivity
atorvastatin
lipitor
10,20,40,80mg
qd
hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease
increased liver enzymes, report any unusual pain muscle tenderness dark urine, avoid grapefruit juice, contraindicated in pregnancy, diarrhea
rosuvastatin
crestor
5,10,20,40mg
qd
hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease
increased liver enzymes, report unusual pain muscle tender dark urine, avoid grapefruit juice, contraindicated in pregnancy, diarrhea
ezetimibe
zetia
10mg
daily
hyperlipidemia
increased liver enzyme, diarrhea
insulin lispro
humalog
100 units/mL
individualized, inj 15 mins before or after meals
type 1 and 2 diabetes (rapid)
low blood sugar, fridge after opening, let cool to room temp before inj, rotate inj sites, discard after 28 days if left at room temp
insulin glargine
lantus
100 units/mL
individualized, qd
type 1 and 2 diabetes (long)
low blood sugar, fridge after opening, discard after 28 days if left at room temp, let cool to room temp, rotate inj sites.
metformin
glucophage
500,850,1000mg
BID or TID max 2550 mg
type 2, weightloss, polycystic ovary syndrome
diarrhea, take with food, titrate up to prevent stomach upset, long-term use may lead to vitamin b-12 deficiency
dapaglifozin
farxiga
5,10mg
qd
type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart failure
urinary tract infection, increased urine output, decreased BP
liraglutide
victoza, saxenda
18mg/3ml
.6 mg daily for 1 week, titrate up to 1.8mg for diabetes and 3mg for weightloss.
type 2 diabetes, weight management
low blood sugar, rotate injection sites, diarrhea, nausea, headache
