GP stuff: Flashcards
1
Q
Minoxidil is a vasodilator used with Betablocker to prevent tachycardia.
Side effects of Minoxidil include:
A
Increased hair growth
2
Q
Prazosin is a ______
A
Alpha blocker
3
Q
What class of drugs are statins?
A
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
4
Q
How do statins work?
A
They reduce cholestrol synthesis and decrease cholestrol and LDL
5
Q
1st line for Hypercholestrolaemia is Statin - you can then add
A
Ezetimibe
6
Q
Severe hypertriglyceridaemia increases the risk of _____________
A
Acute pancreatitis
7
Q
First line for hypertriglycerides?
A
- Fibrate or Gemfirbozil
2. Fish oil
