HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors Flashcards
1
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HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors?
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spral - lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, atorvastatin
2
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lovastatin - brand?
A
Mevacor
3
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simvastatin - brand?
A
Zocor
4
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pravastatin - brand?
A
Pravachol
5
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rosuvastatin - brand?
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Crestor
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atorvastatin - brand?
A
Lipitor
7
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lovastatin - indication?
A
cholesterol, arteriosclerosis
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simvastatin - indication?
A
cholesterol, triglyceride
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pravastatin - indication?
A
cholesterol, lipid, arteriosclerosis
10
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rosuvastatin - indication?
A
cholesterol, lipid, arteriosclerosis
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atorvastatin - indication?
A
cholesterol, triglyceride
12
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Dosages?
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PO qd
13
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lovastatin - side effects?
A
arthralgia, constipation, abdominal pain
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simvastatin - side effects?
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abdominal pain, constipation, upper resp. infection
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pravastatin - side effects?
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nausea, vomiting, musculoskeletal pain
