Cholesterol absorption inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
ezetimibe
2
Q
Route
A
PO
3
Q
Metabolized
A
small intestine and liver
4
Q
Excreted
A
Feces
5
Q
Action
A
Blocks biliary and dietary cholesterol absorption
does not block vitamins
6
Q
Use
A
monotherapy or with a statin
7
Q
Adverse effects
A
headache
diarrhea
8
Q
interactions
A
increased effects with cyclosporine
Decreased effects with bile acid sequestrants
9
Q
Contraindications
A
hepatic issues
10
Q
Nursing
A
Try to take at the same time each day
Do not take within 2 hours of a bile acid sequestrants
