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Cardiovascular Meds

Lipid medications

TermDefinitionUsesConsiderationsEducation
Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Lipid lowering agent iib hyperlipidemia (decreased HDL, increased LDL, increased triglycerides) in pts w/o CAD Assess lipid panel, LFT, CBC, electrolyts Dietary restrictions, exercise, a smoking cessation
Fenofibrate (Antara) Lipid lowering agent iib hyperlipidemia (decreased HDL, increased LDL, increased triglycerides) in pts w/o CAD Assess lipid panel, LFT, CBC, electrolyts Dietary restrictions, exercise, a smoking cessation
Ezetimibe (Zetia) Lipid lowering agent, cholesterol-absorption inhibitor mgmt of dyslipidemias incl. hypercholesterolemia (primary and genetic) Monitor for angioedema, evaluate levels before admin. notify of unexplained weakness , breathing and swallowing difficulties
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters (Lovaza) Lipid-lowering agent/fatty acid hypertriglyceridemia Monitor levels, check for fish hypersensitivity Dietary restrictions, exercise, a smoking cessation
Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa) Lipid-lowering agent/fatty acid hypertriglyceridemia Monitor levels, check for fish hypersensitivity Dietary restrictions, exercise, a smoking cessation
Colestipol (Colestid) Lipid-lowering/bile acid seuestrant primary hypercholesterolemia/pruritis from elevated bile acid Assess bowel sounds, monitor levels Take before meals, constipation may occur
Colesevelam (Welchol) Lipid-lowering/bile acid seuestrant primary hypercholesterolemia/pruritis from elevated bile acid Assess bowel sounds, monitor levels Take before meals, constipation may occur
Cholestyramine Resin (LoCHOLEST) Lipid-lowering/bile acid seuestrant primary hypercholesterolemia/pruritis from elevated bile acid Assess bowel sounds, monitor levels Take before meals, constipation may occur
Evolocumab (Repatha) Lipid lowering agent lowering LDL-C monitor for hypersensitivity, assess LDL-C levels in 4-8 wks Show correct injection technique, missed dose procedure
Alirocumab (Praluent) Lipid lowering agent lowering LDL-C monitor for hypersensitivity, assess LDL-C levels in 4-8 wks Show correct injection technique, missed dose procedure
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Lipid-lowering agent primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, CHD prevention muscle tenderness, with increased CPK, indicates rhabdomyolysis notify of unexplained muscle pain/weakness, avoid more than 1 qt grapefruit juice
Simvastatin (Zocor) Lipid-lowering agent primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, CHD prevention muscle tenderness, with increased CPK, indicates rhabdomyolysis notify of unexplained muscle pain/weakness, avoid more than 1 qt grapefruit juice
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Lipid-lowering agent primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, CHD prevention muscle tenderness, with increased CPK, indicates rhabdomyolysis notify of unexplained muscle pain/weakness, avoid more than 1 qt grapefruit juice
Lovastatin (Altoprev) Lipid-lowering agent primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, CHD prevention muscle tenderness, with increased CPK, indicates rhabdomyolysis notify of unexplained muscle pain/weakness, avoid more than 1 qt grapefruit juice
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