Cardiovascular Medications that Lower Cholesterol Flashcards by Joseph Palos

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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

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Common Indications - Hypercholesterolemia

Side Effects - Myalgias and Rhabdomyolysis

Helpful Hints - ends in “statin”

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Statins

Lipitor

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(atorvastatin)

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Statins

Lescol

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(fluvastatin)

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Statins

Mevacor

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(lovastatin)

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Statins

Pravachol

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(pravastatin)

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Statins

Crestor

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(rosuvastatin)

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Statins

Zocor

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(simvastatin)

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Fibric acid Derivatives (Fibrates)

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Common Indications - Hypercholesterolemia

Side Effects - Myalgias and Rhabdomyolysis

Helpful Hints - contain “fib” in the name

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Fibrates

Tricor

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(fenofibrate)

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Fibrates

Trilipix

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(fenofibric acid)

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Fibrates

Lopid

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(gemfibrozil)

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Miscellaneous Drugs that Modify Cholesterol

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Common Indications - Hypercholesterolemia

Side Effects - Gastrointestinal effects

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Miscellaneous Drugs that Modify Cholesterol

Zetia

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(ezetimibe)

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Miscellaneous Drugs that Modify Cholesterol

Vytorin

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(ezetimibe/simvastatin)

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Miscellaneous Drugs that Modify Cholesterol

Lovaza

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(omega-3 fatty acids)

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Miscellaneous Drugs that Modify Cholesterol

Niaspan

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(niacin)

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Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)

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Common Indications - Anemia

Side Effects - Blood Clots, Cancer

Helpful Hints - contain “epo” in the name

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ESAs

Aranesp

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(darbepoetin)

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ESAs

Procrit

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(epoetin alfa)