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Hypertriglyceridemia

Updated : September 3, 2022





Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

atorvastatin 

initial dose:

10 - 20

mg

Tablet

Orally 

every day

maintenance dose:10-80mg orally every day



icosapent 

Indicated for Severe hypertriglyceridemia:

2

g

Capsule

Orally 

Twice a day after meal



icosapent 

Indicated for the Cardiovascular risk reduction with hypertriglyceridemia:

2

g

Capsule

Orally 

Twice a day after meal



gemfibrozil 

600mg orally every 12 hours
Administer 30 mins before morning and night meals



omega 3 carboxylic acids 


Indicated for Hypertriglyceridemia
2-4 gm orally every day
It is recommended as a supplementary treatment along with dietary modifications in patients suffering from severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG ≥500 mg/dL)
Adjust the dose depending on patient response, tolerability



fenofibric acid 

Indicated as a supplement to diet for more than 500mg/dl for severe hypertriglyceridemia
Fibricor- 35-105 mg orally each day
Trilipix- 45-135 mg orally each day



fenofibrate micronized  

Antara: dose is 30-90 mg orally daily
Fenofibrate (micronized): dose is 43-130 mg orally daily, with a maximum limit of 130 mg per day
Lofibra capsules: dose ranges between 67-200 mg orally daily



glandular products 

Take 96 mg orally daily
Thymus extract
Take 120 mg of pure polypeptides daily Pancreas USP extract
Take 500 to 1000 mg orally three times daily



reishi 

In the form of dried mushroom take 1.5 to 9 g orally daily
In the form of powder take 1 to 1.5 g orally daily
In the form of tincture take 1 ml orally daily



bezafibrate 

400 mg orally as a sustained-release tablet once daily
Take with food



 

bezafibrate 

400 mg orally as a sustained-release tablet once daily
Take with food



 

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Hypertriglyceridemia

Updated : September 3, 2022




atorvastatin 

initial dose:

10 - 20

mg

Tablet

Orally 

every day

maintenance dose:10-80mg orally every day



icosapent 

Indicated for Severe hypertriglyceridemia:

2

g

Capsule

Orally 

Twice a day after meal



icosapent 

Indicated for the Cardiovascular risk reduction with hypertriglyceridemia:

2

g

Capsule

Orally 

Twice a day after meal



gemfibrozil 

600mg orally every 12 hours
Administer 30 mins before morning and night meals



omega 3 carboxylic acids 


Indicated for Hypertriglyceridemia
2-4 gm orally every day
It is recommended as a supplementary treatment along with dietary modifications in patients suffering from severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG ≥500 mg/dL)
Adjust the dose depending on patient response, tolerability



fenofibric acid 

Indicated as a supplement to diet for more than 500mg/dl for severe hypertriglyceridemia
Fibricor- 35-105 mg orally each day
Trilipix- 45-135 mg orally each day



fenofibrate micronized  

Antara: dose is 30-90 mg orally daily
Fenofibrate (micronized): dose is 43-130 mg orally daily, with a maximum limit of 130 mg per day
Lofibra capsules: dose ranges between 67-200 mg orally daily



glandular products 

Take 96 mg orally daily
Thymus extract
Take 120 mg of pure polypeptides daily Pancreas USP extract
Take 500 to 1000 mg orally three times daily



reishi 

In the form of dried mushroom take 1.5 to 9 g orally daily
In the form of powder take 1 to 1.5 g orally daily
In the form of tincture take 1 ml orally daily



bezafibrate 

400 mg orally as a sustained-release tablet once daily
Take with food



bezafibrate 

400 mg orally as a sustained-release tablet once daily
Take with food



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