Dyslipidaemias Flashcards
1
Q
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
A
Statin
2
Q
6 types of statins
A
Atorvastatin Lovastatin Simvastatin Rosuvastatin Fluvastatin Pravastatin
3
Q
Use of Rosuvastatin
A
Children <8 years
4
Q
Fluvastatin causes
A
Hepatic reactions
5
Q
Simvastatin usage
A
Hypercholesterolemia
6
Q
Statin not influenced by food intake and has liver metabolism
A
Simvastatin
7
Q
Regulate gene expression and stimulate LpL
A
Fibrates
8
Q
Usage of Fibrates
A
Mixed dyslipidaemias
9
Q
Types of fibrates
A
Bezafibrate
Fenofibrate
Gemfibrozil
10
Q
Contraindication in bezafibrate
A
Renal and hepatic failure
11
Q
Fenofibrate may cause
A
Hemolysis in G6PD deficiency
12
Q
Gemfibrozil may cause
A
Leukopenia
13
Q
Cholestyramine
Ezetimibe
A
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
14
Q
Niacin
A
Reduce LDL
Increase HDL
15
Q
Acipimox
A
Same as niacin - not diabetogenic
