Hyperlipidemia: Therapeutic Use & Side Effects

Question 1

• Treat hyperlipidemia
• Inhibits cholesterol synthesis, reducing LDL

Answer 1

Therapeutic Use: Statins

Question 2

• Treat hyperlipidemia and familial high cholesterol

Answer 2

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors

Question 3

• Rhabdomyolysis and myalgia
• Hepatotoxicity: Abnormal Liver Enzymes
• CONTRAINDICATION:
• Active Liver Disease
• Pregnancy
• Lactation

Answer 3

Side Effects: Statins

Question 4

• Almost no side effects if administered alone; typically not given alone
• See Statin Information if given with statins

Answer 4

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors