Atherosclerosis (Drugs) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the anti-atherosclerotic drugs?
A
- Statins
- Fibrates
- Bile absorption inhibitors
- Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
- Nicotinic acid derivatives
- Fish oil derivatives
2
Q
What are examples of statins?
A
- Simvastatin
- Lovastatin
- Pravastatin
3
Q
What are examples of long-acting statins?
A
- Atorvastatin
- Rosuvastatin
4
Q
What are examples of fibrates?
A
- Bezafibrate
- Ciprofibrate
- Gemfibrozil
- Fenofibrate
- Clofibrate
5
Q
What is an example of a PPAR-γ agonist?
A
Rosiglitazone
6
Q
What are examples of bile absorption inhibitors?
A
- Colestyramine
- Colestipol
7
Q
What is an example of a cholesterol absorption inhibitor?
A
Ezetimibe
8
Q
What is the mechanism of action of nicotinic acid?
A
Increases levels of tPA
