Antilipemic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Atorvastatin brand name?
A
Lipitor
2
Q
Atorvastatin expected action?
A
Lowers LDL and raises HDL
3
Q
Cholestyramine brand name?
A
Questran
4
Q
Cholestyramine category class?
A
Bile acid sequestrant
5
Q
Atorvastatin category class?
A
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
6
Q
Cholestyramine uses?
A
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Pruritis
7
Q
Cholestyramine contraindications?
A
Hypersensitivity
PKU
8
Q
Ezetimibe brand name?
A
Zetia
9
Q
Ezetimibe category class?
A
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
10
Q
Ezetimibe expected action?
A
Increases HDL
Reduces cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides
Inhibits cholesterol absorption
11
Q
Gemfibrozil brand name?
A
Lopid
12
Q
Gemfibrozil category class?
A
Fibric acid derivative
13
Q
Gemfibrozil use?
A
Hyperlipidemia
14
Q
Simvastatin brand name?
A
Zocor
15
Q
Simvastatin category class?
A
Statin
16
Q
Simvastatin expected action?
A
Lowers LDL
Raises HDL
