Hyperlipidema extras Flashcards
1
Q
most effect at lowering lipid levels, gold standard
A
statin
2
Q
avoid macrolide antibiotics
A
statin
3
Q
avoid azole antifungals
A
statin
4
Q
avoid fibric acid meds
A
statin
5
Q
take all other meds 1 hour before or 4 hours after b/c they bind to meds and vit/min in SI
A
bile acid sequestrants
6
Q
comes as powder, mixed iwth 60-180mL to prevent esophagel irritation
A
cholestyramine
7
Q
usually paired with bile acid sequesterants
A
niacin
8
Q
take aspirin before to prevent hot flashes
A
niacin
9
Q
preferred for sever hypertriglyceridemia
A
fibric acid meds
10
Q
first line treatment for people who don’t tolerate statins
A
ezetimibe
