Agents Used In Dyslipidemia 2 Flashcards
Explain the mechanism of fibrates
What are the uses of fibrates
What are the adverse effects of fibrates
Explain the drug interactions of fibrates
What are the contraindications of fibrates
Explain the mechanism of niacin
What is the clinical use of niacin
What are the toxicity of niacin
What are the contraindications of niacin
Explain bile acids
What are the examples of bile acid binding resins
Explain the mechanism of bile sequestrants
Explain the clinical uses of bile acid sequestrants
What are the adverse effects of bile acid sequestrants
Give example of a cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Ezetimibe
Explain the mechanism of ezetimibe
Explain the clinical use of ezetimibe
What are the adverse effects of ezetimibe
Explain the pharmacokinetics of ezetimibe
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found where
In fish oils (marine sources), but not those from plant sources
What is the mechanism of action of omega 3
What are the uses of omega 3
What are some important things to keep in mind for omega 3
What are the side effects of omega 3
