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-Gemfibrozil
-Fibric Acid Derviatives
-tx lowers triglyceride
-HMG CoA inc risk of myopathy
-SE heartburn, muscle tenderness |
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Definition
-Fenofibrate
-Fibric Acid Derviatives
--tx lowers triglyceride
-HMG CoA inc risk of myopathy
-SE heartburn, muscle tenderness |
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Term
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Definition
-Niacin
-Nicotinic Acid
-tx high cholesterol, pellagra
-give aspirin 30 min before to diminish flushing |
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Term
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Definition
-Ezetimibe
-Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
-tx lowers triglycerides
-inc levels of cyclosporin
-take at same time everyday
-report allergic reations
-10mg qd (careful with impaired liver) |
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Definition
-Omega 3 Fatty Acid
-Omega 3 Fatty Acid
-tx lowers triglycerides, IgA nephropathy (4g/day), heart health (1mg/day)
-inc levels of warfarin |
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Term
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Definition
-Cholestyraamine
-Bile Acid Sequestrant
-tx diarrhea, high bile, binds to toxins
-dec. drug absoprtion
-mix with beverage
-avoid other drugs within 1 hour |
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Term
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Definition
-Finasteride
-5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
-tx BPH, hair loss
-women with childbearing age should not touch |
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Term
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Definition
-Isotretinoin
-Retinoic Acid Derivatives
-tx acne
-avoid pregnancy |
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Term
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Definition
-Hydroxychloroquine
-Aminoquinolines
-tx malaria
-interferes with digestive vacuole function
-inc risk of seizures with Mefloquine
-see you eye doc every 3 months |
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Term
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Definition
-Benzotropine
-Anticholinergic
-tx Parkinsons and drug induced EPS
-KCl inc risk of GI lesions
-SE drowsiness, impairs heat regulation |
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