Week 6 - Fibrates Flashcards
1
Q
Lipofen, Tricor
A
fenofibrate
2
Q
What are the indications for fibrates?
A
hypertriglyceridemia
3
Q
What are the adverse effects for fibrates?
A
GI, indigestion, abnormal liver tests, myopathy (with statins)
4
Q
What are the drug interactions for fibrates?
A
STATINS, CAIs, Warfarin
5
Q
Fibrates should be avoided in what patients?
A
those with kidney dysfunction
6
Q
Fibrates should be taken
A
30 minutes before a meal (GI problems)
