Medications profile

Question 1

Cholestyramine profile?

Answer 1

binds to bile in GI, prevent reabsorption, increased excretion of bile. Cholesterol converts to bile when bile is excreted. used to tx cholesterol and pruritus due to liver failure. SE:constipation, tooth decay, gallstones risk

Question 2

Nicotinic acid

Answer 2

reduced choelrsterol and triglycerise concentrations, increased HDL. SE:flushing (vasodilation). sometimes given with laropiprant to reduce SE.

Question 3

Statins

Answer 3

competitvely inhibit HMG COA in liver. good for LDL cholesterol lowering but not as good at triglyceride lowering