26. Agents used in dyslipidaemias Flashcards
1
Q
Which are the groups of antihyperlipidemic drugs?
A
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Bile-acid binding resins
- Cholestrol absorption inhibitors
- Fibrates
- Others
- New drugs
2
Q
Which are the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory drugs?
A
- Lovastatin
- Simvastatin
- Pravastatin
- Atorvastatin
- Fluvastatin
- Rosuvastatin
- Mevastatin
3
Q
Which are the bile acids-binding resin drugs?
A
- Cholestyramine
- Colestipol
- Colesevelam
4
Q
Which are the cholesterol absorption inhibitory drugs?
A
Ezetimibe
5
Q
Which are the fibrates?
A
- Gemfibrozil
- Fenofibrate
- Bezafibrate
- Ciprofibrate
6
Q
Which other drugs are there?
A
- Niacin
- Omega-3 fatty acids
7
Q
Which are the new drugs for familial hypercholesterolemia?
A
- Mipomersen
- Lomitapide
- Alirocumab, evolocumab
- Darcetrapib, torcetrapib
