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Hyperlipidemia Drugs Flashcards

1
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What are Statins used for?

A

Decrease LDL, stroke prevention

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What is the action of Statins?

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Inhibit hepatic synthesis

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What are the side effects of Statins?

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GI issues, rash, headache, myalgia

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4
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What is a contraindication of Statins?

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Pregnancy- category X

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What are Bile Acid Sequestrates used for?

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Decrease LDL

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What is the action of bile acid sequestrates?

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Prevent cholesterol absorption

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What are the side effects of bile acid sequestrates?

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GI issues, abdominal fullness, flatulence, constipation

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What are Fibrates used for?

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Decrease HDL and high triglycerides

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What is the action of Fibrates?

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Decrease hepatic function

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What are the side effects of Fibrates?

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Gallstones, diarrhea, epigastric pain, dyspepsia

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Who should avoid Fibrates?

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Patients with kidney and liver disease

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What is Niacin used for?

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Decreasing LDL, high triglycerides

Increasing HDL

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What is the action of Niacin?

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Inhibit free fatty acids

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What are the side effects of Niacin?

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Skin flushing, pruritus, hepatotoxicity

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What is Niacin contraindicated in?

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Liver disease

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16
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What are Cholesterol Inhibitors used for?

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Decrease LDL, triglycerides

Increase HDL

17
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What is the action of Cholesterol Inhibitors?

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Inhibit cholesterol

18
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What are the side effects of Cholesterol Inhibitors?

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Cholecystitis, gallstones, nausea

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What is contraindicated with the use of cholesterol inhibitors?

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Liver disease and the use of fibrates

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