Lipid Disorders Treatment Flashcards

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Primary chylomicronemia

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Defect: defective removal of CM (ApoCII, LPL Defect)

Manifestation: chylomicrons, elevated VLDL, pancreatitis

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Familial hypertrigkyceridemia

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Defect: defective metabolism of VLDL (LPL defect)

Manifestation: elevated VLDL, hypertriglyceridemia, pancreatitis

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Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia

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Defect: defective metabolism of VLDL, Chylomicrons, ApoE defect (E2/E2 alleles)

Manifestation: VLDL and CM remnants (IDL) elevated, cholesterol and TG elevated 1:1, atherosclerosis

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Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia (FCH)

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Defect: overproduction of ApoB (VLDL)

Manifestation: variable phenotype, elevated VLDL, LDL, or both; premature atherosclerosis

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

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Defect: LDL receptor, ApoB defect, decreased receptor mediated removal of LDL from plasma

Manifestation: LDL increased, premature atherosclerosis

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Desirable cholesterol levels

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total cholesterol < 200
LDL cholesterol < 130
HDL cholesterol > 40

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Statin MOA

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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; inhibits the rate limiting step of cholesterol biosynthesis; lowers LDL by 35-60%

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Bile Acid Resins MOA

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Bind to bile acids, preventing reabsorption and re-use of bile acid cholesterol; lowers LDL by up to 20%

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Ezetimibe MOA

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prevents absorption of dietary cholesterol; lowers LDL by up to 20%

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Niacin MOA

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Reduces VLDL synthesis; lowers LDL by up to 20%

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Common mechanisms of cholesterol lowering drugs

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increase LDL receptor; promote uptake of LDL

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Lovastatin, Simvastatin

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Inactive lactone prodrugs, lipid soluble, metabolized by CYP3A4, intermediate potency and efficacy

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Pravastatin

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Water soluble, active open lactone ring, low potency/efficacy

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Atorvastatin, Rousuvastatin

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Flourine containing congeners, active as given, long plasma half life, high potency/efficacy

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SREBP-2 role in statin therapy and cholesterol metabolism

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protein that binds to SRE-1 which is a transcription factor that promotes up regulation of LDL receptors; promoted by statins by promoting ER to Golgi and cleavage of SREBP to increase number of LDL receptors

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Statins to use in patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease

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High efficacy statins - Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin

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Statins metabolized by CYP3A4

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Simvastatin and Atorvastatin (also oxidization)

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Statins metabolized by sulfation

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Pravastatin

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Statins metabolized by CYP2C9

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Fluvastatin and Rosuvastatin

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Statins metabolized by UGT1A1

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all statins undergo glucaronidation by UGT1A1

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Bile acid sequestrants

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Colestipol (powder and tablet), Cholestyramine (powder), Colesevelam (tablet)

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Bile sequestrants drug interactions

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prevents absorption of digoxin, beta blockers, thyroxine, coumadin

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Bile sequestrates contraindications

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hypertriglyceridemia, complex drug regimens and critical medications, history of constipation (elderly)

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Ezetimibe

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inhibits absorption of cholesterol by small intestine; no effect on fat soluble vitamins (ADEK); localizes to brush border of small intestinal epithelium; reduces delivery of cholesterol to liver; reduced hepatic cholesterol up regulates LDL receptors, increases clearance of LDL from plasma; distinct and complementary effect of statins

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Drugs that lower TGs and raise HDL-cholesterol

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Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates), Nicotinic Acid (niacin), omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (fish oil)

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Fibric Acid Derivatives

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Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate

MOA: ligand for activation fo PPARalpha nuclear receptor

Reduces VLDL, increases HDL, TGs reduced, LDL unchanged

SE: GERD, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes, increased creatinine, gallstones, Teratogenic

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Gemfibrozil

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metabolized by liver (UGT1A1), reduces VLDL, TGs; increased HDL; can be used in pts with renal disease

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Fenofibrate

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hepatic metabolsim, renal excretion so avoid in renal insufficiency

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Niacor

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Immediate release nitrate which requires slow up-titration to minimize flushing

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Niaspan

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Extended release - less flushing, better tolerated

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MOA of Nicotinic Acid

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Niacin inhibits mobilization of FFA from adipocytes, reduced TG synthesis, ApoB, VLDL; increased HDL; promotes conversion of VLDL to LDL via enhanced Lipoprotein Lipase

Reduction Lp(a) by 30% - unique feature

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Nicotinic Acid SE

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cutaneous flushing (treat with aspirin), elevated transaminase, hepatitis, hepatic failure, GI irritation, hyperuricemia/gout, insulin resistance, pregnancy risk C

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Effects of Omega3s

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reduce TGs and CV risk, also have anti platelet, anti arrhythmic, and BP lowering effect