Anti-cholesterol agents Flashcards by Rd Pingoy | Brainscape

Q

HMG-COA reductase inhibitor

Lowers LDL

A

Statins

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hepatotoxicity
rhabdomyolysis
myopathy

A

Statins

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Bile acid binding resin

Lowers LDL

A

Cholestyramine

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Q

SE:
constipation
steatorrhea

A

cholestyramine

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Reduces ALL building blocks for hyperlipidemia,
Increases HDL
Lowers LDL and TG

A

Niacin

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SE: flushing, hyperglycemia, hyperurecemia

A

Niacin

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Cholesterol absorption blocker, lowers LDL

A

Ezteimibe

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Hepotoxicity, esp with STATIN use

A

Eztetimibe

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PPAR-a activator Upregulates lipoprotein lipase

Lowers TG

A

fibrates

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SE: gallstones, additive myopathy

A

Fibrates

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Why are statins used in the mgt of CAD?

A

For stabilization of atherosclerotic plaques

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What are the drugs that cause flushing?

A

Vancomycin
Adenosine
Niacin
CCB

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