Final Exam (Anthyperlipidemic Drugs) Flashcards
1
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Statins
A
Block HMG-CoA reductase
2
Q
Niacin
A
Blocks intracellular lipoprotein lipase
3
Q
Fibrates
A
Increases extracellular lipoprotein lipase activity
4
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Cholestyramine, Colestipol
A
- Bile acid binding resins
- bind to bile salts secreted from liver to intestine; accelerates conversion of cholesterol to bile salts from liver
- bound bile salts are eliminated in the feces