used to tx primary hypercholesterolemia, for prevention of coronary events (primary and secondary), for protection against MI and stroke for clients with diabetes, and to help increase HDL levels in clients with primary hypercholesterolemia.
types of erectile dysfunction agents
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Vardenafil (Levitra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)
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Statin warnings and facts
protect the liver and muscles 'stat': risk of hepatotoxicity. obtain baseline LFT'S & monitor LFT'S after 12 weeks & 6 months. There is also a risk of myopathy and peripheral neuropathy. report muscle weakness/aches/pain/tingling and tenderness.
Iron supplement drug interactions
coadministration of antacids or tetracyclines reduces absorption of iron. Separate use by at least 2 hr.
Vitamin C increases absorption, but also increases GI complications. Avoid vitamin C intake
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants prevent the formation of blood clots by interfering with the clotting cascade, thus preventing coagulation. The use of this is contraindicated with active bleeding, such as with bleeding disorders, ulcers, or hemorrhagic brain injuries.
Iron supplement intake instructions
space doses equally throughout day to most efficiently increase RBC PROD
anticipate a harmless dark green or black color of stool. increase H2O and fiber intake and to exercise
foods high in iron (liver, egg yolks, muscle meats, yeast).
anticoagulant
HEPARINE
Heparin administered IV or SQ.
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)has a longer half-life. administered via SUBQ
Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin.
Administer heparin with MI or DVT.
Risk for bleeding
Instruct clients to avoid corticosteroid use, oral h
Erectile Dysfunction Agents
Erectile dysfunction (ED) meds act by increasing nitric oxide which opens and relaxes the blood vessels of the penis causing increased blood flow (helping lead to getting and keeping an erection).
Types of statins
Atorvastatin(Lipitor)Simvastatin(Zocor)
Lovastatin(Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Remember LDL is ‘bad’and HDL is ‘good’(HDL helps keep the ’bad’ cholesterol from building up.) you want low LDL & high HDL
Fluvastatin (Lescol)
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
PPIs decrease stomach acid by inhibiting those gastric proton pumps that make the acid – they stop the acid at the pump!
