Anti-Lipedemic Drugs (LDL Cholesterol Lowering Drugs)

Question 1

What are does atovastatin do?

Answer 1

Stops the production of cholesterol in the Liver

Question 2

What are some adverse effects of atovastatin?

Answer 2

Kidney and Liver Failure
Myopathy
Rhabdomylosis

Question 3

What is a major sign that you should stop taking atovastatin?

Answer 3

Muscle Pain

Question 4

What are some examples of Bile Acid Sequestrants and what do they do?

Answer 4

Questrant

They increase the secretion of bile acids in the stool

Question 5

What are some adverse effects of Questrant?

Answer 5

Constipation, GI Upset, and Bad Taste

Question 6

What does Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) do?

Answer 6

Reduce the production of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by the liver

Question 7

What is some special things to consider about Niacin?

Answer 7

• Only form of Vitamin B with cholesterol lowering powers

- If added onto a Statin, can cause Cardiovascular Disease

Question 8

What are the function of Fibrates?

Answer 8

Reduces the livers production of VlDL and Speeds up removal of tryglycerides from blood stream

Question 9

What is one special thing to consider for fibrates?

Answer 9

They are the most effective for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Question 10

What are some adverse effects of fibrates?

Answer 10

Severe Abdominal Pain and Jaundice