Hyperlipidemics

Question 1

Simvastatin

Answer 1

CNS: headache.
CV: edema, arial fibrillation.
EENT: sinusitis.
GI: abdominal pain, constipation, gastritis, nausea
GU: UTI
Musculoskeletal: myalgia
Respiratory: URI, bronchitis
Skin: eczema

Question 2

Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

Answer 2

-Reduction of cholesterol levels
-CNS: fatigue, headache, vertigo
GI: Abdominal pain, constipation, D/V/N
Hematologic: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia.
Hepatic: bile duct obstruction.
Skin: rash, pruritus.

Question 3

Cilostazol (Pletal)

Answer 3

• acts directly to inhibit aggregation and cause vasodilation
• peripheral vascular disease

-CNS: dizziness, headache, vertigo
CV: tachycardia, palpitations, peripheral edema
EENT: pharyngitis, rhinitis
GI: abnormal stool, N/V/D, abdominal pain
Hematologic: bleeding
Musculoskeletal: back pain, myalgia.
Other: infection

Question 4

Pentoxifylline (Trental)

Answer 4

• improving microcirculation and tissue perfusion by decreasing blood viscosity.
• peripheral vascular disorders

-CNS: dizziness, headache, agitation
CV: angina, chest pain, flushing.
EENT: blurred vision
GI: N/V/D, abdominal discomfort.