Hyperlipidemia

Question 1

Statins (Restrict lipoprotein production) *Lipitor

Answer 1

1.Inhibit cholesterol synthesis 2. Decreases LDL and increases HDL 3. Monitor for liver damage and myopathy

Question 2

Niacin (Vit B complex) *Restrict Lipoprotein Production

Answer 2

1.Lowers LDL and Triglyceride by inhibiting synthesis 2.Increases HDL 3.Flushing, pruritus, GI side effects, OHypoTN

Question 3

Fibric Acid Derivates (Restrict Lipoprotein Production) *Lopid

Answer 3

1.Decreases triglycerides and increases HDL 2.GI side effects

Question 4

Bile-Acid sequestrants *Questran

Answer 4

1.Increase conversion of cholesterol to bile acids 2.GI side effects, bind with other drugs

Question 5

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor (decrease cholesterol absorption) *Zetia

Answer 5

1.Decrease absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol 2.When used with a statin, LDL is further reduced