lipid-lowering therapies / dyslipidemia Flashcards
1
Q
high-intensity statin(s)
- what are they
- which statin(s)
A
HIGH-INTENSITY
(lowers LDL by 50% or more)
atorvastatin 40–80 mg daily
rosuvastatin 20–40 mg a day
2
Q
low-intensity statin(s)
- what are they
- which statin(s)
A
LOW-INTENSITY
(lowers LDL by less than 30%)
pravastatin 10-20 mg daily
simvastatin 10mg daily
lovastatin 20 mg daily
3
Q
Statin(s) recommended for high-CV-risk
A
high-CV-risk = FRS≥15
high-intensity statin(s) recommended:
- atorvastatin 40-80mg daily
- rosuvastatin 20-40mg daily
4
Q
When is a non-LDL lipid target used in dyslipidemia tx?
A
When TG>1.5, lipid target is non-HDL≤2.6.
5
Q
rosuvastatin dose adjust?
A
renal
6
Q
monitoring & f/u at statin initiation
A
ALT and lipid profile at 3mths.
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