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Interactions: aliskiren, dofetilide, certain drugs that weaken the immune<br />
system/increase the risk of infection (such as everolimus, sirolimus), lithium,<br />
drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ARBs<br />
including losartan/valsartan, birth control pills containing drospirenone),<br />
sacubitril.<br />
Drug List 6:<br />
Zocor (simvastatin)<br />
Pronunciation: SIM va sta tin<br />
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor<br />
IFU: hyperlipidemia<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: tab 5mg, 20mg, 40 mg, 80 mg<br />
Action: reduces bad high cholesterol and triglycerides<br />
Adverse Reaction: dizziness, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat<br />
Interactions: blood thinners affect the removal of simvastatin which may<br />
affect how it works<br />
Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)<br />
Pronunciation: oh MEG a three AS id ETH il ES ters<br />
Classification: Esterified fish oil<br />
IFU: hypertriglyceridemia<br />
Action: lowers very high triglycerides levels<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: cap 2g, 4g<br />
Adverse Reaction: change in taste, diarrhea, fever, bloating, nausea,<br />
vomiting, muscle aches, headache, pressure in stomach<br />
Interactions: beta-blockers, estrogen, diuretics can increase the level of<br />
triglycerides<br />
Niaspan (niacin)<br />
Pronunciation: NYE a sin<br />
Classification: nicotinic acid<br />
IFU: hyperlipidemia<br />
Action: lowers levels of bad cholesterol<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: 500mg, 750 mg, 1000mg,<br />
Adverse reaction: flushing of the face, diarrhea, headaches, itching,<br />
sweating, chills,
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