Lipid Agents Flashcards
1
Q
statins (3)
A
atorvastatin
rosuvastatin
simvastatin
2
Q
fibrates (2)
A
fenofibrate
gemfibrozil
3
Q
bile acid sequestrants (3)
A
cholestyramine
colesevelam
colestipol
4
Q
Other lipid agents (3)
A
niacin
ezetimibe
omega-3 FAs
5
Q
Best LDL agent
A
statins
6
Q
Best TG agents
A
fibrates
exercise and weight loss
7
Q
Best HDL agent
A
niacin
8
Q
Ezetimibe mechanism
A
inhibits cholesterol absorption from GI tract
lowers LDL and TG but doesn’t raise HDL
9
Q
bile acid sequestrant mechanism
A
cationic exchange resins that interfere w/enterohepatic circulation of bile acids
10
Q
which one best for primary and secondary prevention of CV events?
A
statins
