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Dyslipidemia - Cardiovascular Flashcards

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What are different types of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD)?

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  • myocardial infarction
  • stroke/transient ischemic attacks
  • angina
  • peripheral arterial disease
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What does total cholesterol include?

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  • low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
  • high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
  • very-low density lipoprotein (VLDL)
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Which type of lipoprotein decreases an individual’s ASCVD risk?

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high-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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What is the role of HDL?

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takes cholesterol from the blood and delivers it to the liver for removal from the body

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What types of lipoproteins contribute to atherosclerosis?

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Non-HDL lipoproteins such as:

  1. LDL
  2. intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL)
  3. VLDL
  4. chylomicron remnants and lipoprotein (a genetic variant of LDL)
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What level of triglycerides can cause acute pancreatitis?

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TG >500 mg/dL

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What is dyslipidemia?

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abnormal lipoprotein levels

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What is Friedwald’s equation?

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how to calculate LDL

LDL = TC - HDL - (TG/5)

*equation cannot be used if TG >400 mg/dL

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What key drugs can increase LDL and TG levels?

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  1. protease inhibitors
  2. diuretics
  3. atypical antipsychotics
  4. immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, cyclosporine)
  5. efavirenz
  6. steroids
  7. retinoids
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What key drugs increase LDL only?

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  1. fish oils
  2. anabolic steroids
  3. fibrates
  4. progestins
  5. SGLT2 inhibitors

except VASCEPA

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What key drug increase TG levels only?

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  1. IV lipid emulsions
  2. propofol
  3. bile acid sequestrates
  4. estrogen
  5. tamoxifen
  6. clevidipine
  7. beta blockers
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Conditions that can raise LDL and/or TG levels

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  1. obesity
  2. poor diet
  3. hypothyroidism
  4. alcoholism
  5. smoking
  6. diabetes
  7. renal/liver disease
  8. nephrotic syndrome
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What are the drugs of choice for treating high non-HDL and LDL?

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  1. statins
  2. ezetimibe
  3. PCKS9 inhibitors
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What cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause liver damage and when should they not be used?

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  1. fibrates
  2. niacin
  3. potentially statins
  4. ezetimibe

*SHOULD NOT BE USED IF AST OR ALT IS >3 TIMES THE UPPER LIMIT OF NORMAL

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What is the MOA of statins?

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Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase to prevent the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate –> this is the rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis

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High-dosed statins

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  1. atorvastatin 40-80 mg

2. rosuvastatin 20-40 mg

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Moderate-dosed statins

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  1. atorvastatin 10-20 mg
  2. rosuvastatin 5-10 mg
  3. simvastatin 20-40 mg
  4. pravastatin 40-80 mg
  5. lovastatin 40 mg
  6. fluvastatin 40 mg BID or 80 mg
  7. pitavastatin 2-4 mg
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Low-dosed statin

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  1. simvastatin 10 mg
  2. pravastatin 10-20 mg
  3. lovastatin 20 mg
  4. fluvastatin 20-40 mg
  5. pitavastatin 1 mg
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Statin equivalent doses

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Pitavastatin 2 mg
Rosuvastatin 5 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Simvastatin 20 mg
Lovastatin 40 mg
Pravastatin 40 mg
Fluvastatin 80 mg
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How do you change from a moderate-dosed statin to a high-dosed statin?

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increase lower dose by multiplying by 4

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What is the most common adverse effect of statins, how do they present to the body, and when do they usually occur?

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muscle damage and within 6 weeks of starting tx

  1. myalgias: muscle soreness and tenderness
  2. myopathy: muscle weakness and CPK elevations
  3. myositis: muscle inflammation
  4. rhabdomyolysis: muscle symptoms with very high CPK and muscle protein in the urine (myoglobinuria), which can lead to acute renal failure

muscle damage is symmetrical on both sides of the body

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How to manage mayalgias caused by statins?

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do not use simvastatin 80 mg/day

do not use gemfibrozil plus statin

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Contraindications to statins

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  1. do not use in pregnancy and breastfeeding
  2. do not use strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with simvastatin and lovastatin
  3. do not use with liver disease
  4. do not use cyclosporine with pitavastatin
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Warnings to statins

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  1. muscle damage –> higher risk with higher dose, advanced age, niacin, CYP3A4 inhibitors, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment
  2. diabetes: increase in A1C –> make sure the benefits outweigh the risks
  3. hepatotoxicity
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Warnings to rosuvastatin
1. proteinuria | 2. hematuria
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Warnings to atorvastatin
1. hemorrhagic stroke (if recent stroke or TIAs)
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Side effects of statins
GENERALLY WELL-TOLERATED | 1. myalgia/myopathy
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How to monitor statins?
1. lipid panel 4-12 weeks (1-3 months) after starting treatment and then every 3-12 months annually 2. LFTs
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If patients have symptoms to statins, what should you monitor?
1. myalgia/myopathy: check creatine phosphokinase levels (CPK) 2. little to no urine: check SCr/BUN for acute renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis 3. abdominal pain/jaundice: check LFTs possibly for hepatotoxicity
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Which statins can you take at anytime of the day?
1. Rosuvastatin 2. Atorvastatin 3. Pitavastatin 4. Fluvastatin ER 5. Pravastatin
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Which statin must be taken on an empty stomach?
Simvastatin
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What statins do you start with if CrCl <30 mL/min?
START WITH LOW DOSES OF: 1. lovastatin 2. simvastatin 3. rosuvastatin
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What statin do you start with if eGFR <60 mL/min?
start with low dose of pitavastatin
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When should normal Fluvastatin (Lescol) be taken?
in the evening
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When should lovastatin IR be taken?
with the evening meal
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When should lovastatin (Altoprev) be taken?
at bedtime
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Which statins have less drug interactions compared to other statins?
1. rosuvastatin | 2. pravastatin
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Significant DDIs with statins?
G-PACMAN 1. grapefruit 2. protease inhibitors 3. azole antifungals 4. cyclosporine, cobicistat 5. macrolids 6. amiodarone 7. non-DHP calcium channel blockers
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What non-statin is preferred as an add-on treatment if statins are at its maximum tolerated dose?
Ezetimibe b/c PCSK9 inhibitors are more expensive
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What is the MOA of ezetimibe?
to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestines
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Contraindications to ezetimibe?
1. do not use in pregnancy and breastfeeding 2. do not use strong CYP3A4 inhibitors 3. do not use with liver disease
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Warnings for ezetimibe?
1. avoid use in moderate-or-severe hepatic impairment | 2. skeletal muscle effects --> risk increased when combined with a statin
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Side effects of ezetimibe?
1. myalgia 2. diarrhea 3. upper respiratory tract infections 4. arthralgia 5. pain in extremities 6. sinusitis
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Drug interactions with ezetimibe?
1. used in combination with cyclosporine --> want to monitor levels of cyclosporine b/c there is an increase in the concentration of both 2. concurrent use with bile acid sequestrants will decrease ezetimibe --> separate the drugs for 2 hours before or 4 hours after bile acid sequestrants 3. increase risk of cholelithiasis when used concurrently with fenofibrate and gemfibrozil --> do not use with gemfibrozil
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PCSK9 inhibitors?
1. alirocumab | 2. evolocumab
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How are PCSK9 inhibitors administered?
subcutaneously
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What is the MOA of PCSK9 inhibitors?
by blocking the ability of PCSK9 enzyme to bind to the LDL receptor --> allows for lowering of LDL cholesterol and reducing the risk of cardiac events
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Side effects of PCSK9 inhibitors?
1. injection site reactions 2. nasopharyngitis 3. influenza 4. upper respiratory tract infections 5. UTIs 6. back pain with evolocumab 7. increase in LFTs with alirocumab
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Storage rules for PCSK9 inhibitors
1. store in refrigerator in the original carton and protect from light or 2. can be kept at room temperature for up to 30 days and must be discarded after 30 days if stored at room temperature
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What is the MOA of bile acid sequestrants?
to bind bile acids in the stomach and form a complex that is excreted in the feces --> results in the removal of bile acid from the enterohepatic circulation and prevents reabsorption
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What are the 3 bile acid sequestrant drugs?
1. cholestyramine 2. colesevelam 3. colestipol
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What is the contraindication with cholestyramine?
complete biliary obstruction
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What are the contraindications with colesevelam?
1. bowel obstruction 2. TG >500 mg/dL 3. history of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis
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What is the warning with bile acid sequestrants?
increased bleeding tendency due to vitamin k deficiency
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What are the main side effects associated with bile acid sequestrants?
1. constipation --> may need to reduce the dose or laxative 2. abdominal pain 3. cramping 4. bloating 5. gas 6. increase in TG 7. dyspepsia 8. nausea 9. esophageal obstruction
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When are bile acid sequestrants not recommended?
when TG is greater or equal to 300 mg/dL
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What is the most common bile acid sequestrant to use and why?
colesevelam because there are less drug interactions
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What are the 2 bile acid sequestrants that have higher DDIs when taking with other drugs and what is the administration rule?
1. cholestyramine 2. colestipol want to take all other drugs at least 1-4 hours before or 4-6 hours after the bile acid sequestrants
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Which drugs should be taken 4 hours prior to colesevelam?
1. cyclosporine 2. glimepiride 3. glipizide 4. glyburide 5. levothyroxine 6. olmesartan 7. phenytoin 8. oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
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What drug can colesevelam increase the levels of if taken concurrently?
metformin ER
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What vitamins can bile acid sequestrants decrease the absorption of and what should be done?
decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins --> A, D, E, K, folate, and iron a multivitamin should be taken want to separate the multivitamin and bile acid sequestrant administration time
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What is the MOA of fibrates?
are peroxisome proliferator receptor alpha (PPAR-alpha) activators, which upregulate the expression of apoC-II and apoA-I since apoC-II increases lipoprotein lipase activity, this leads to increased catabolism of VLDL particles --> leads to decrease in TG if there is too high of TG --> fibrates can lead to increase of LDL particles and increase LDL cholesterol
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What are the fibrates?
1. fenofibrate or fenofibric acid | 2. gemfibrozil
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When should gemfibrozil be administered?
30 min before breakfast and dinner
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Contraindications to fibrates?
1. severe liver disease 2. severe renal disease (CrCl <30 mL/min) 3. gallbladder disease 4. breastfeeding (only for fenofibrate derivatives)
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Warnings with fibrates?
1. myopathy 2. cholelithiasis 3. reversible increase in SCr
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Common side effects of fibrates?
1. dyspepsia (with gemfibrozil) 2. increase in LFTs (dose-related) 3. abdominal pain 4. increase in CPK (creatinine phosphokinase) 5. upper respiratory track infections
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How do you monitor fibrates?
1. LFTs | 2. renal function
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When do you want to reduce the dose of fenofibrates?
when the CrCl 31-80 mL/min
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What drugs should gemfibrozil not be given with and why?
increased risk of myopathies and rhabdomyolysis 1. ezetimibe 2. statins
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What drug should not be administered with fenofibrate and why?
colchicine b/c increased risk of myopathy
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What drugs are contraindicated with gemfibrozil only?
1. repaglinide | 2. simvastatin
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What drugs/class of drugs can fibrates increase the effect of?
1. sulfonylureas | 2. warfarin
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What is the MOA of niacin?
decreases the rate of hepatic synthesis of VLDL and LDL, and increases the rate of chylomicron TG removal from the plasma
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What is the brand name of Niacin IR
Niacor
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What is the brand name of Niacin ER
Niaspan
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What is the brand name of Niacin controlled release or sustained-release?
Slo-Niacin
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When do you want to take Niacin IR and CR/SR?
with food
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When do you want to take Niacin ER?
at bedtime after a low-fat snack
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Contraindications to niacin?
1. active liver disease 2. active PUD 3. arterial bleeding
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Warnings with niacin?
1. rhabdomyolysis if niacin doses are greater or equal to 1 g/day combined with statins 2. hepatotoxicity 3. lab abnormalities --> increase in BG, uric acid, phosphate
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Side effects of niacin?
1. flushing 2. pruritis (itching) 3. vomiting 4. diarrhea 5. increase in BG 6. hyperuricemia or gout 7. nausea 8. cough 9. orthostatic hypotension 10. hypophosphatemia 11. decrease in platelets
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Monitoring for niacin?
1. check LFTs at the start, every 6-12 weeks for the first year, and then every 6 months 2. blood glucose if diabetic 3. uric acid if gout history 4. INR if on warfarin 5. lipid profile
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What is the best clinical choice of niacin and why?
ER Niapsan b/c less flushing and hepatotoxicity
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How do you reduce flushing caused by niacin?
1. aspirin 325 mg or ibuprofen 200 mg 30-60 min before the dose 2. taking medication with food 3. avoid spicy food, alcohol, and hot beverages
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Are the formulations of niacin interchangable?
No
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When should niacin be administered when concurrently being used with bile acid sequestrants?
4-6 hours after bile acid sequestrants
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When are fish oils used?
as an adjunct to diet when triglycerides are 500 mg/dL and more
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Fish oil is the same as?
omega-3 fatty acids
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What selected patients is Vascepa recommended for ASCVD risk reduction if triglycerides are 135-499 mg/dL despite maximum tolerated statin?
1. age >45 years and presents with clinical ASCVD risk OR | 2. age >50 years with type 2 diabetes and additional risk factors
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What patients should be cautioned for using omega-3?
patients with known hypersensitivity to fish and/or shellfish
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Can omega-3 increase levels of LDL?
yes- patients should monitor
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Should patients with hepatic impairment on omega-3 be monitored?
yes- monitor LFTs
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Common side effects associated with omega-3?
1. burping 2. dyspepsia (indigestion) 3. taste perversions 4. arthralgias
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What are the only brand name fish oils FDA approved for TG lowering?
1. Vascepa | 2. Lovaza
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Does fish oil affecting bleeding?
fish oil prolongs bleeding time - want to use caution with other medications that can increase bleeding risk *want to monitor the patient's INR if they are taking warfarin
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When should simvastatin and fluvastatin IR be taken during the day?
evening
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When should lovastatin IR be taken during the day?
with the evening meal
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When should majority of all statins be taken during the day?
any time of the day
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What kind of damage can statins typically cause?
muscle and liver damage
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What food should you avoid when taking statins?
grapefruit
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Are pregnant women safe to take statins?
no - considered teratogenic
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What kind of damage can ezetimbe cause?
muscle and liver damage
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What kind of injection are PCSK9 inhibitors and where are the optimal places to inject?
subcutaneous injections - want to inject into the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm
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What kind of reactions can a PCSK9 inhibitor cause after injection?
1. allergy/anaphylaxis reaction | 2. injection site reaction
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Storage rules for PCSK9 inhibitors?
should be stored in the refrigerator - before injecting, allow injection to warm to room temperature *can be kept at room temperature for 30 days
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When should bile acid sequestrants be taken during the day?
during mealtimes with plenty of water or other liquids
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Can bile acid sequestrants cause constipation?
yes
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What does bile acid sequestrants reduce absorption of?
fat-soluble vitamins - ADEK
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When should the fibrates, Fenoglide and Lipfen be taken during the day?
taken with food
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When should the fibrate, Lopid be taken during the day?
twice daily, 30 min before breakfast and dinner
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What kind of damages can fibrates cause?
1. muscle damage 2. liver damage 3. cholelithiasis (gallstones) - should contact prescribe r if experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting 4. pancreatitis
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When should Niaspan, a type of Niacin be taken during the day?
at bedtime after a low-fat snack
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What can Niacins cause?
1. hyperglycemia 2. liver damage 3. flishing - may disappear after several weeks of use
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What can you do to reduce flushing caused by Niacins?
1. take aspirin 325 mg 30-60 minutes before the dose 2. take with food 3. avoid alcohol or hot beverages or eating spicy foods around the time taking niacin

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