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Anti-lipidemic drugs Flashcards

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Statins

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lowers LDL
raises HDL
lowers triglycerides

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Niacin

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raises HDL
lowers triglycerides
lowers LDL more slowly

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Ezetimibe

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lowers total cholesterol

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Fibrates

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lowers triglycerides
raises HDL
*No affect on LDL

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Niacin adverse effects

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flushing, pruritis, GI distress.

Dose VERY high: 1500-3000mg (RDA only 16-18)

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Cholestyramine patient teaching

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Other drugs must be given an hour before or 6 hours after
Take with or before meals
Interferes with absorption of fat soluble vitamins
Mix powder for one full min, take with 4-6oz of water

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