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omega-3 fish oil
(Reduce Triglycerides)
-stomach upset, take with food
-do not crush or chew
-refrigerate if fishy aftertaste |
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simvastatin
(Reduce Cholesterol and TG's)
-report unusual muscle pain
-avoid grapefruit juice
-avoid alcohol
-contraindicated in pregnancy (Category X)
-takes up to 6 weeks for full effect |
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ezetimibe
(Reduce Cholesterol)
-diarrhea
-report unusual muscle pain
-takes 2 weeks to work |
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gemfibrozil
(Reduce TG's)
-report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
-upset stomach/abdominal pain |
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Definition
insulin lispro
(Type 1 and 2 Diabetes)
-rapid acting insulin
-eat within 15 minutes of using
-refrigerate unopened insulin
-after 1st use, store vial at room temperature or let syringe reach room temperature before injecting (to avoid pain)
-discard 28 days after use |
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insulin regular
(Type 1 and 2 Diabetes)
-short acting insulin
-eat within 30 minutes of using
-refrigerate unopened insulin
-after 1st use, store vial at room temperature or let syringe reach room temperature before injecting (to avoid pain)
-discard 28 days after use |
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Definition
insulin glargine
(Type 1 and 2 Diabetes)
-long acting insulin
-use at same time each day
cannot be mixed in same syringe with other insulin
-refrigerate unopened insulin
-after 1st use, store vial at room temperature or let syringe reach room temperature before injecting (to avoid pain)
-discard 28 days after use |
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Definition
metformin
(Type 2 Diabetes)
-titrate up to reduce stomach upset
-diarrhea
-take with meals
-avoid alcohol
-take with plenty of water |
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glimepiride
(Type 2 Diabetes)
-take with 1st meal of the day
-low blood sugar
-nausea
-effectiveness decreases over time
-avoid alcohol |
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sitagliptin
(Type 2 Diabetes)
-low blood sugar
-stuffed or runny nose
-sore throat
-headache |
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