NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
Question
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Tricor-Brand Name (cholesterol)
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fenofibrate
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omega-3-acid ethyl esters
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ezetimibe
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eztimibe/simvastatin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -TriCor is a prescription medicine used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and to increase HDL (good) cholesterol. TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some fenofibrate products (Fenoglide, Lipofen, and Lofibra) should be taken with a meal. Other brands (Antara, Fibricor, Tricor, Triglide, and Trilipix) may be taken with or without food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fenofibrate, Oral Tablet. Fenofibrate oral tablet is available as brand-name drugs and as a generic drug. Brand names: Fenoglide, Tricor, and Triglide. Fenofibrate comes in two forms: oral tablet and oral capsule.
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