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Dyslipidemia Medications Flashcards

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What is considered a MAJOR ASCVD Event?

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  1. Recent ACS (within past 12 months)
  2. History of MI
  3. History of Ischemic Stroke
  4. Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease
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What are the high intensity statins?

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  1. Rosuvastatin 20 or 40
  2. Atorvastatin 40 or 80
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What are the moderate intensity statins?

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  1. Rosuvastatin 5 or 10
  2. Atorvastatin 10 or 20
  3. Simvastatin 20 or 40
  4. Pravastatin 40 or 80
  5. Lovastatin 40 or 80
  6. Fluvastatin 40 BID
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What are the low intensity statins?

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  1. Simvastatin 10
  2. Pravastatin 10 or 20
  3. Lovastatin 20
  4. Fluvastatin 20 or 40
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What are the indications for Statins?

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Hyperlipidemia and ASCVD Prevention

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When do you administer Lovastatin?

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With evening meal, except for XR = HS

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When do you administer Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin?

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Any time of day

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What drugs can increase the concentrations of Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, and Lovastatin?

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MADVAP
M: Macrolide Antibiotics (clarithromycin and erythromycin)
A: Azole Antifungals
D: Dilitazem
V: Verapamil
A: Amiodarone
P: Protease Inhibitors

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What drug can increase the risk of Myopathy in Statins?

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  1. Gemfibrozil, must AVOID
  2. Fenofibrate
  3. Nicotinic Acid
  4. Cyclosporine A
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What are the CI’s of Statins?

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  1. Active Liver Disease or persistent elevated LFTs
  2. Strong 3A4 Inhibitors (lovastatin/simvastatin)
  3. Pregnancy
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What must you monitor prior to initiating Statin therapy?

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Lipid Panel
Recheck 4-12 wks after
Then 3-12 months after

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What type of metabolism is Rosuvastatin?

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2C9

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What type of metabolism is Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, and Lovastatin?

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3A4

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What type of metabolism is Pravastatin?

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P450

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Due to risk of severe myopathy manifested by body aches, must get baseline of what lab to monitor?

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CPK

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Atorvastatin can cause what?

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Inhibit p-glycoprotein
Or at high doses increase serum dioxin concentrations

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Simvastatin has a greater risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with what dose?

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80 mg, restricted to patients tolerating for >12 months

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Simvastatin has drug interactions with what drugs when dosed at <10 mg?

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  1. Dronedarone
  2. Diltiazem
  3. Verapamil
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Simvastatin has drug interactions with what drugs when dosed at <20 mg?

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  1. Amlodipine
  2. Amiodarone
  3. Ranolazine
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What are the Fibrates?

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Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate

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What are the indications for Gemfibrozil?

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Hyperlipidemia and Hypertriglyceridemia

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What are the DDIs when using Gemfibrozil?

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  1. Stains = myopathy
  2. Increase WARFARIN
  3. Increase Prandin
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What are the CI’s for Gemfibrozil?

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  1. Hepatic/Renal Dysfunction
  2. Gallbladder Disease
  3. Concurrent use with: Dasabuvir, Repaglinide, Selexipag, or Simvastatin
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When should Gemfibrozil be taken?

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On an empty stomach

25
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What are the indications for Fenofibrate?

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Hypercholesterolemia and Hypertriglyceridemia

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What are the DDIs when using Fenofibrate?

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  1. Warfarin
  2. Statins
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What are the CI’s for Fenofibrate?

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  1. Acute Liver Disease
  2. Severe Renal Impairment or End Stage Renal Disease
  3. Gallbladder Disease
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When should you avoid the use of Fenofibrate?

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What are the warnings for Fenofibrate?

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  1. Cholelithiasis
  2. Increased LFTs
  3. Myopathy/Rhabdo
  4. Pancreatitis
  5. VTE
30
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What are the BAS Medications?

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Cholestyramine and Colesevelam

31
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What are the warnings for ALL BAS meds?

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  1. AVOID with GI motility problems
  2. AVOID with hypertriglyceridemia >300/500
  3. History of Pancreatitis
32
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What are counseling points for BAS meds?

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  1. Give with ample fluids
  2. Take with meals
  3. Take other meds 1 hr before or 4 hrs after
33
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What is the indication for Cholestyramine?

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Dyslipidemia

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What are the DDIs and CI of Cholestryramine?

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DDI: reduces absorption of many drugs
CI: Complete biliary obstruction

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What are the AEs of Cholestryamine?

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Constipation, N/V

36
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What is the indication for Colesevelam?

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Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 DM

37
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What are the CIs for Colesevelam?

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  1. History of bowel obstruction
  2. Serum TG > 500 mg/dL
  3. History of hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis
38
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What are the AEs of Colesevelam?

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Constipation, Dyspepsia, and HA

39
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What is the indication of Niacin?

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Dyslipidemia (Hypertriglyceridemia)

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What are the DDIs of Niacin?

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What are the CIs of Niacin?

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  1. Hepatic Dysfunction of Elevated LFTs
  2. Active peptic ulcer
  3. Arterial Hemorrhage
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What are the AEs of Niacin?

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  1. Flushing
  2. Pruritus
  3. Rash
  4. GI: vomit, diarrhea
43
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What are the patient counseling points of Niacin?

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  1. Admin HS with snack
  2. Premedicate with ASA or NSAID for flushing
  3. Alcohol or Spicy food may intensify flushing
44
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What is the indication of Ezetimibe?

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Primary Hyperlipidemia

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What are the DDIs for Ezetimibe?

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  1. Fibric acids can increase Cp
  2. BAS decrease Cp
  3. Do NOT use with Gemfibrozil
46
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What are the patient counseling points of Ezetimibe?

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  1. Take without regard to food
  2. Do NOT take with 2 hrs before or 3 hrs after BAS
  3. Myopathy with concomitant Statin use
47
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What is Vytorin?

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Simvastatin + Ezetimibe

48
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What is the indication for Lovaza?

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Hypertriglyceridemia, adjunct to reduce triglycerides in adults with levels >500

49
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What are the DDIs for Lovaza?

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  1. Antiplatelets
  2. Anticoagulants
50
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What are the cautions of Lovaza?

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Fish Allergy
Prolongation of Bleeding Time

51
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What are the AEs of Lovaza?

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  1. Belching
  2. Dyspepsia
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Taste Disturbances
52
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What is a patient counseling point for Lovaza?

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Take with food

53
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What is the indication for Iscosapent Ethyl?

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Hypertriglyceridemia

54
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When is Icosapent Ethyl Preferred?

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In patients with TGs >150 and need additional ASCVD risk lowering

55
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What are the AEs of Icosapent Ethyl?

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  1. Hemorrhage
  2. Musculoskeletal pain
  3. Peripheral edema
  4. Constipation
  5. Gout
56
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What are the DDIs of Icosapent Ethyl?

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Anitplatelets and Anticoagulants

57
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What is the patient counseling point of Icosapent Ethyl?

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Swallow whole with food

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