Drugs for Hyperlipidemia Flashcards
Simvastatin Mode of Action
Increased number of LDL receptors
Simvastatin is a reversible competitive inhibitor of
HMG COA reductase
Simvastatin lowers?
LDL
Modest triglycerides
Simvastatin: Increased risk when used with fibrates
Rhabdomyolysis
Myopathy
Simvastatin increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used with?
Fibrates
Use of statins in CAD
Stabilization of athrosclerotic plaques
Stabilization of plaque in CAD for statins occurs due to
Inhibition of further platelet aggregation
Resins MOA
Binds bile acids, prevents reabsorption
Uses of Cholestyramine
High LDL
Cholestatic pruritus
Digitalis toxicity
Side effects of Cholestyramine
Constipation
Bloating
Gritty taste
Steatorrhea
Cholestyramine inhibits absorption of what vitamin?
Vitamin K
Cholestyramine increases this type of cholesterol?
TG
VLDL
Cholestyramine should be avoided in patients with
Diverticulitis
Increased TG
Other names for Cholestyramine
Colestipol
Colesevelam
Ezetemibe MOA
Inhibits NPC1L1 receptor that prevents absorption of dietary cholesterol
Ezetemibe inhibits what receptor?
NPC1L1
Ezetemibe lowers what type of cholesterol
LDL
Ezetemibe side effects
Hepatotoxicity
Ezetemibe is synergistic with?
Statins