Cholesterol Lowering Meds Flashcards
1
Q
-VASTATINS
Atorvastatin
AR
A
Hepatotoxicity
Myopathy (muscle injury)
2
Q
Bile acid sequestrants
A
Cholestyramine
3
Q
Cholestyramine SE
A
c/d
Flatulence
Dyspepsia
4
Q
Fenofibrate SE
A
Dyspepsia
Diarrhea
Gall stones
5
Q
Ezetimibe SE
A
HA
N/D
rash
6
Q
Niacin SE
A
Flushing
Pruritis
Gastric irritation
Negative cirulatory effect