Lipid lowering agents Flashcards by Brendan McColgan | Brainscape

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Cholesterol excreted in bile salts, prevents bile salt reuptake into liver, tricking into believing lower levels
Low potency, used as adjunct
Hypercholesterolemia

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Bile-acid sequestering agents

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Inhibits LDL pathway
High LDL, low HDL
Not to be used with liver disease, or gout
Flushing=AE

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Nicotinic Acid

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Inhibits cholesterol catalysis in liver
Hypercholesterolemia
Not to be used in pregos/lactators

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HMG co-A reuctase inhibitors (statins)

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Inhibits hepatic TG production, increases HDL production and LDL clearance
HyperTG
Hepatic/renal disease contraindication

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Fibric acid derivatives

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Can be used for TG

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Omega-3

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