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Fenofibrate and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Fenofibrate and mechanism of action of Fenofibrate as follows Fenofibrate is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, to help reduce the lipid levels in the blood. Fenofibrate works by increasing the breakdown of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Due to increased breakdown of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, secondary to Fenofibrate use, blood lipid levels slowly decrease. Fenofibrate can be prescribed along with [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe as follows: Taking Ezetimibe after having a meal or a snack, can help avoid unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects of Ezetimibe intake, such as, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, and stomach upset. A lot of nonprescription and prescription medications can influence the metabolism and consequently, the activity of Ezetimibe in the body. This can contribute significantly to risk for toxic side-effects of Ezetimibe, such as, hepatic [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe as follows: Use of Ezetimibe, especially in combination with other anticholesterol medications, such as, statins, carries risk of skeletal muscle injury and breakdown. Protein molecules released into the blood from this skeletal muscle injury enter the kidney to be eliminated in urine. But, as these molecules are large, they will not be filtered through the kidneys into the urine and get blocked, thus [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe as follows: Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Ezetimibe use, especially in combination with other anticholesterol medications, such as, statins, carries a risk of liver damage and compromised liver function and so, should be very cautiously used and liver function closely monitored. Also, if liver function is deficient, metabolism of Ezetimibe could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug [...]

Side Effects of Ezetimibe-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ezetimibe as follows: Compromised hepatic function Administration of Ezetimibe, especially in combination with other anticholesterol medications, such as, statins, can result in hepatic damage and compromised liver function, consequently leading to mild right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen, poor digestion, and loss of appetite. Extreme cases of liver injury can result in findings such as, anemia with associated weakness, compromised endurance, and shortness of breath. Individuals [...]