Dyslipidemia Flashcards
1
Q
Most cholesterol lowering meds are _______
A
Hepatotoxic
2
Q
Statins inhibit what enzyme?
A
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase preventing the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate (the rate-limiting step) in cholesterol synthesis
3
Q
What are the only statins that still have to be taken at night?
A
Simvastatin, fluvastatin, and lovastatin ER (altoprev ER)
4
Q
Which statin must be taken with dinner (meal)?
A
Mevacor IR
5
Q
What is a natural product that has a little bit of statin in it?
A
Red yeast rice
