Drugs for high cholesterol

Question 1

Why should a creatine Kinase be checked before stating statin drugs?

Answer 1

because of possible muscle effects. SAMs occurr CK should be checked because they will typically be elevated and can be a sign of muscle damage

Question 2

what statin drugs are the best for patients with polypharmacy?

Answer 2

pravastatin and pitavastatin

Question 3

what drugs should be avoided for concomitant administration with statins?

Answer 3

fibrates and macrolid antibiotics