Class/Action
This medication is given to decrease cholesterol
hyperlipidemic
A good type of cholesterol
HDL
when is the best time to take thyroid medication
early in the am 30-60 minutes before breakfast, administer with a full glass of water on an empty stomach
levothyroxine (Synthroid) is an example of a
Thyroid medication for hypothyroidism
A bad type of cholesterol
LDL
when is the best time to take a statin
in the evening
Im a class of medications that lower triglycerides and increase HDL
fibrates
sometimes used to suppress thyroid cancer
thyroid supplements
an excessive dose of thyroid medication can cause what s/s
A statin drug that increases the number of LDL receptors in the liver is a
statin, example:atorvastatin (Lipitor)
what labs should you monitor with hyperlipidemic meds?
liver function and lipid panel
A diabetic patient on thyroid supplements should monitor what
glucose levels, may increase hyperglycemia