Antilipemics Flashcards
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Binds with bile acids to decrease LDLs
And excretes in poop
S/E: GI upset, joint pain, fat-soluble vitamin deficiency
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cholestyramine (Questran)
1
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Decreases total blood serum cholesterol and LDLs and triglycerides
S/E: HA, GI trouble, muscle pain and weakness
Give at noc when lipid synthesis occurs 12am-2am
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atorvastatin (Lipitor)
2
Q
Reduces triglyceride and LDLs synthesis in liver (excretes in poop)
S/E: GI upset
Increases effects of PO anticoagulants
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fenofibrate (TriCor)
3
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Decreases LDLs and increases HDLs
Not for hepatic patients
S/E: flushing
oTC med
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Nicotinic acid (Niacin)
