CVD Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of anti-cholesterol drugs
A
Statins
Fibrates
PCSK9
2
Q
What are examples of statins
A
Simvastatin
Astorvastatin
3
Q
What do statins do
A
Block the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase
4
Q
What conditions are statins used for
A
Hypercholesterolaemia
Diabetes
Angina
MI
Stroke= CVA
High risk of MI/CVA
5
Q
What side effects do statins have
A
Myalgia in upper arms (pain)
Rhabdomyolysis (renal failure)=rare
6
Q
What is an example of a fibrate
A
Bezafibrate
7
Q
What are the 3 types of anti-hypertensive drugs
A
Thiazide Diuretics
Beta blockers
Vasodilators
