Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates) Pharmacology

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing fibric acid derivative (fibrate) pharmacology, including generic/trade names, indications, mechanism of action, route, adverse effects, precautions, labs, and nursing considerations.

Fibric Acid Derivative

The drug class that includes fibrates such as Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate.

Fibrates Indications

Lowers triglycerides and increase HDL.

Fibrates Mechanism of Action (MOA)

Breaks down cholestrol.

Fibrates Route of Administration

PO.

Gemfibrozil

A generic fibrate drug sold under the trade name Lopid.

Fenofibrate

A generic fibrate drug sold under the trade name triglide.

Lopid

The trade name for Gemfibrozil.

Triglide

The trade name for Fenofibrate.

Fibrates Adverse Effects

Gallstones, N/V, and difficulty voiding.

Fibrates Precautions / Contraindications

Liver disease, Gallbladder disease, and Preg. Category C.

Fibrates Important Labs

Monitor labs, specifically liver/kidney func.

Fibrates Nursing Considerations

Enhances anticoagulants and requires monitoring labs.

Fibric Acid Derivatives Summary Map

A summary diagram detailing the drug class, generic and trade names, indications, MOA, route, adverse effects, contraindications, labs, and nursing considerations for fibrates.