Antihyperlipidemics Flashcards
What lipid levels is CVD most closely associated with
Elevated LDL
Decreased HDL
If you decrease LDL by 30mg/dL how much does the RR of CHD decrease
30%
Aside from lipid profile, what are the 4 other risk factors for CHD
Smoking
HTN
Obesity
Diabetes
What are the 5 hyperlipidemia phenotypes
1 Hyperchylomicronemia
2A Hypercholesterolemia (LDL)
2B Combined hyperlipidemia (LDL and VLDL)
3 Dysbetalipoproteinemia (IDL)
4 Tryglyceridemia (VLDL)
5 Mixed hypertriglyceridemia (CM and VLDL
Why is secondary hyperlipidemia more prevalent than primary
Sedentary lifestyle
Excess fats in diet
What are the Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors) in decreasing potency
Rosuvastatin Atorvastatin Simvastatin Fluvastatin Lovastatin Pravastatin
Which is the only drug in the niacin class
Niacin
What are the Fibrate Derivatives
Gemfibrozil
Fenofibrate
What are the Bile Acid Binding Resins
Cholestyramine
Colestipol
Colesevelam
What are the Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Ezetimibe
What are the omega-3 FAs
EPA
DHA
Lovasa
DOC for LDL reduction
Statins
Contraindicated in Pregnancy
Statins - Category X
Given as Adjuvant with statins
Niacin
DOC in pregnancy and children
Bile acid binding resins (Category B)
What do statins do
Increase endothelial function
Decrease platelet aggregation, inflammation, plasma CRP and LDL
How do statins work
Competitive inhibition of HMG-CoA Reductase
Decrease chol synth
Upregulate LDLr - More LDL clearance
What can statins used for
Decrease CV mortality
Not as good for FH