Quiz 2 Flashcards
Pravastatin
Brand: Pravachol
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Simvastatin
Brand: Zocor
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Atorvastatin
Brand: Lipitor
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Rosuvastatin
Brand: Crestor
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Lovastatin
Brand: mevacor, altoprev
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Fenofibrate
Brand: tricor
Classification: antilipemic agent, fibric acid
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Niacin
Brand: Niaspan
Classification: antilipemic agent
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Omega-3-acid
Brand: lovaza
Classification: antilipemic agent
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Ezetimibe
Brand: zetia
Classification: antilipemic agent
Indication: hyperlipidemia
Simvastatin/ezetimibe
Brand: vytorin
Classification: antilipemic agent, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia