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Hyperlipidemia Flashcards

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Lescol Generic

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Fluvastatin

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Livalo Generic

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Pitavastatin

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Mevacor/Altoprev Generic

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Lovastatin

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Pravachol Generic

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Pravastatin

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5
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Zocor Generic

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Simvastatin

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Lipitor Generic

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Atorvastatin

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Crestor Generic

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Rosuvastatin

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Fluvastatin Dose

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Low: 20-40 mg/day
Moderate: 80 mg/day

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Pitavastatin Dose

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Low: 1 mg/day
Moderate: 2-4 mg/day

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Lovastatin Dose

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Low: 20 mg/day
Moderate: 40 mg/day

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Pravastatin Dose

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Low: 10-20 mg/day
Moderate: 40-80mg/day

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Simvastatin Dose

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Low: 10 mg/day
Moderate: 20-40mg/day

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13
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Atorvastatin Dose

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Moderate: 10-20mg/day
High: 40-80 mg/day

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Rosuvastatin Dose

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Moderate: 5-10mg/day
High: 20-40 mg/day

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15
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Statin Side Effects

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Myopathy
Rhabdomyolysis
Muscle pain
Liver enzyme abnormalities
HA
Dyspepsia
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Upper respiratory infection
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16
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Statin Monitoring

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FLP: Baseline, 4-12 wks after starting, then 3-12 months
CK: Baseline, if muscle symptoms
LFT: Baseline, if suspected liver damage
Muscle pain symptoms

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17
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Zetia Generic

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Ezetimibe

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18
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Ezetimibe Dose

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10 mg daily

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Ezetimibe Side Effects

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Arthralgia
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea

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Ezetimibe Monitoring

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FLP baseline

LFTs

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21
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Praluent Generic

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Alirocumab

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Alirocumab Dose

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75 mcg SQ q 2 weeks

150 mcg q 2 weeks post 4-8 weeks

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Alirocumab Side Effects

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GI side effects
↑ LFT
Injection site reaction
Myalgia
Influenza
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24
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Alirocumab Monitoring

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LDL-C within 4-8 weeks of starting or changing dose

Hypersensitivity

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25
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Repatha Generic

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Evolocumab

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Evolocumab Dose

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120 mcg q 2 weeks

420 mcg monthly

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Evolocumab Side Effects

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GI side effects
↑ LFT
Injection site reaction
Myalgia
Influenza
28
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Evolocumab Monitoring

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LDL-C within 4-8 weeks of starting or changing dose

Hypersensitivity

29
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Lovaza Generic

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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters

30
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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Dose

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4 g daily

2 g BID

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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Side Effects

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GI – diarrhea
Dysgeusia
Dyspepsia
Eructation
Nausea
32
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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Monitoring

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TG and LDL at baseline and periodically
ALT periodically
GI disturbances, skin changes, bleeding

33
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WelChol Generic

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Colesevelam

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Colesevelam Dose

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  1. 75 g once daily

1. 875 g BID

35
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Colesevelam Side Effects

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↑ TG
Constipation
Bloating
Nausea
Flatulence
↓ absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Hypernatremia
Hyperchloremia
GI Obstruction
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Colesevelam Monitoring

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FLP: Baseline, 3 months after, q 6—12 months after

Should not use if TG>300 mg/dL

37
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Questran/Prevalite Generic

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Cholestyramine

38
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Cholestyramine Dose

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4g (1 packet or scoop) once or 2 times daily

Max: 24 g/day

39
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Cholestyramine Side Effects

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↑ TG
Constipation
Bloating
Nausea
Flatulence
↓ absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Hypernatremia
Hyperchloremia
GI Obstruction
40
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Cholestyramine Monitoring

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FLP: Baseline, 3 months after, q 6—12 months after

Should not use if TG>300 mg/dL

41
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Colestid Generic

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Colestipol

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Colestipol Dose

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Start: 5g once or twice a day
Increase by 5g at 1-2 month intervals
Go up to 30g/day or in divided doses

43
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Colestipol Side Effects

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↑ TG
Constipation
Bloating
Nausea
Flatulence
↓ absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Hypernatremia
Hyperchloremia
GI Obstruction
44
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Colestipol Monitoring

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FLP: Baseline, 3 months after, q 6—12 months after

Should not use if TG>300 mg/dL

45
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Niacor/Niaspan/Slo-Niacin Generic

46
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Niacin Dose

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Start: 500 mg at bedtime for 4 weeks
Go to 1 g at bedtime for 4 weeks
Max: 2g/day
Usual: 1-2 g/day at bedtime

47
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Niacin Side Effects

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Prostaglandin mediated flushing and itching
Skin rash
Upset stomach
Low blood pressure when standing

48
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Niacin Monitoring

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LFT baseline
FBH or A1C
Uric acid
Monitor during titration and every 6 months after

49
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Lopid Generic

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Gemfibrozil

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Gemfibrozil Dose

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600 mg BID 30 mins AC
Adjust following lipid determinations at 4-8 week intervals
Consider reducing if lipids significantly lower than target

51
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Gemfibrozil Side Effects

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GI disturbances
Rash
Myalgia
Dizziness
Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Renal insufficiency
52
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Gemfibrozil Monitoring

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Serum cholesterol
LFTs
CBC – first year

53
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Tricor Generic

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Fenofibrate

54
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Fenofibrate Dose

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48-145 mg/day
Max: 145 mg/day
Adjust following lipid determinations at 4-8 week intervals
Consider reducing if lipids significantly lower than target

55
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Fenofibrate Side Effects

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GI disturbances
Rash
Myalgia
Dizziness
Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Renal insufficiency
56
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Fenofibrate Monitoring

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Periodic blood cell count: first year
FLP every 6-8 weeks until goal then every 4-6 months
LFTs
Renal function: Baseline, 3 months after, every 6 months

57
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Trilipix/Fibricor Generic

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Fenofibric Acid

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Fenofibric Acid Dose

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Trilipix: 45-135mg/day
Max: 135mg/day
Fibricor: 35-105 mg/day
Max: 105 mg/day
Adjust following lipid determinations at 4-8 week intervals
Consider reducing if lipids significantly lower than target

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Fenofibric Acid Side Effects

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GI disturbances
Rash
Myalgia
Dizziness
Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Renal insufficiency
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Fenofibric Acid Monitoring

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Periodic blood cell count: first year
FLP every 6-8 weeks until goal then every 4-6 months
LFTs
Renal function: Baseline, 3 months after, every 6 months

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Vytorin Generic

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Simvastatin and Ezetimibe

62
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Juvisync Generic

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Simvastatin with Sitagliptin

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