Fibrates / Niacin (Medication Management Guide)
Care Before the Procedure
- Consult your doctor and review current medications and allergies.
- Baseline blood tests: lipid profile, liver function, kidney function, and blood sugar.
- Understand possible side effects like flushing (niacin) or muscle pain (fibrates).
- Avoid alcohol to reduce liver stress and flushing risk.
Care During the Procedure
- Take medications as prescribed, usually with meals.
- Monitor for side effects: flushing, gastrointestinal upset, or muscle pain.
- Regularly check lipid levels, liver function, and blood sugar.
- Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor promptly.
Care After the Procedure
- Continue healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
- Attend regular follow-ups to adjust dosage or combination therapy.
- Monitor long-term for cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation without medical advice.
Eligibility
- Patients with high triglycerides (especially >500 mg/dL).
- Low HDL cholesterol with elevated cardiovascular risk.
- Mixed dyslipidemia not adequately controlled by statins.
- High-risk patients for cardiovascular disease or pancreatitis prevention.
- Consult your doctor and review current medications and allergies.
- Baseline blood tests: lipid profile, liver function, kidney function, and blood sugar.
- Understand possible side effects like flushing (niacin) or muscle pain (fibrates).
- Avoid alcohol to reduce liver stress and flushing risk.
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