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Cardiac drugs (antihyperlipidemics) Flashcards

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What is the drug of first choice for high cholesterol?

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  • Statins
  • Atorvastatin (lipitor)
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How do statins work?

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They block an enzyme involved in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver.

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Name 4statins:

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  • Simvastatin (Zocor)
  • Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  • Pravastatin (Lipostat)
  • Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
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Fenofibrate

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