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Other AL Agents
Miscellaneous Antilipemic Agents
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zetia | Ezetimibe |
| Lovaza | Omega 3 fatty acids |
| Actions for Ezetimibe | Blocks absorption of cholesterol from small intestine. |
| Uses | With diet used to decrease elevated cholesterol. With statins to further decrease cholesterol. Not to be used with fibric acids. Does not increase triglycerides. |
| Pre med assessment | Tris and cholesterol levels. Gastro alterations. |
| Admin | 10mg tabs PO daily with or without meals. |
| Actions for Omega 3 fatty acids (Lovaza) | Combo products EPA and DHA. / Fish oils. Reduces synthesis of tris in the liver, gives small elevations in HDL |
| Uses | With diet, decreases elevated triglyceride levels. Can be used with statins w/o increasing side effects. |
| Need to know | Use with caution in patients with allergy to fish, discontinue with no response after 2 months. |
| Serious adverse effects | arm, back or jaw pain, chest pain, discomfort, labored breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, sweating, wheezing |
| Minor adverse effects | abdominal pain, bloating, bad taste in mouth, belching, weakness, diarrhea. |