DRUGS FOR DYSLIPIDEMIA Flashcards

1
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Drugs for Dyslipidemia classification

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Nicotinic acid
Fibric acid derivatives/Fibrates
Bile acid binding resins/sequestrants
Sterol Absorption inhibitor (NPCL1) transporter inhibitor

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2
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

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Statins

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3
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Fibric acid derivatives/Fibrates

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Fibrates
Gemfibrozil

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4
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Bile acid binding resins/sequestrants

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Cholestryamine
Colestipol
Colesevelam

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5
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Sterol Absorption inhibitor (NPCL1) transporter inhibitor

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Ezetimibe

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6
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Vytorin

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Simvastatin + Ezetimibe

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7
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Also used as tx for oral poisoning (Warfarin, Digitoxin)

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Bile acid sequestrants (3C)

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8
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PPAR-alpha agonists

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Fibric acid derivatives/Fibrates

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9
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1st-line hypertriglyceridemia

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Fibric acid derivatives/Fibrates

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10
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Do not take with statins (rhabdomyolysis)

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Fibric acid derivatives/Fibrates

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11
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Most effective in increasing HDL levels

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Nicotinic acid

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12
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Toxic effect of Nicotinic acid

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Erythema/Flushing

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13
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Treatment of Nicotinic acid toxicity (flushing/Erythema)

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ASA, Ibuprofen

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14
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1st line hypercholesterolemia

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

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15
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May result in the malabsorption of Vitamins ADEK and may also cause steatorrhea

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Bile acid sequestrants (3C)

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