Lipid lowering agents(cholesterol) Flashcards
1
Q
Bile-acid sequestrant drugs
A
(COLES-)colesevelam, colestipol
2
Q
Bile-acid sequestrant special stuff
A
Take with food or 30 min prior to eating
3
Q
HMG-COA reductase inhibitor drugs
A
(-VASTATIN) atorvastatin, simavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin
4
Q
HMG-COA reductase inhibitor special stuff
A
no liver disorders
no grapefruit juice
give w/dinner(cholesterol synthesized at night)
5
Q
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor drugs
A
Ezetimibe
6
Q
Monoclonal antibodies drugs
A
Alirocumab in addition to diet changes(subQ)
7
Q
Fibrates drugs
A
(FIBR)gemfibrozil, fenofibrate