Pharm Exam-3 Flashcards
Hyperlipidemia
High Fat-
blood has too many lipids (or fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides
2 types of lipids
-Triglycerides <150mg/dl
-Cholesterol <200mg/dl
What can hyperlipidemia lead to?
Atherosclerosis-
thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
Total Cholesterol should be
< 200mg/dl
Low-density lipoproteins
lousy/lethal
High-density lipoproteins
Healthy
Carries back to the liver to remove plaque
Risk factors for Hyperlipidemia
Age
Family History
Smoker
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Diabetes
Dyslipidemia
the imbalance of lipids
What organs can hyperlipidemia damage?
Heart
Brain
Chronic Kidney disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Retinopathy
Antilipemics
Statins
Ezetimibe
Bile acid Sequestrates
Niacin
Fibric Acid Derivates
Herbal & Dietary Supplements that are effective in lowering lipid levels?
Garlic
Flax
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)
Cardiac Glycosides
Digoxin
Digibind
Antianginal
Nitroglycerin
Anticoagulants
Heparin Sodium
Low Molecular Weight Heparin- (LMWH)
Enoxaparin/Lovenox
Rivaroxanban