Statins Flashcards
1
Q
With what drugs should we limit simvastatin use to 20mg?
A
- Amlodipine
- Diltiazem
- Verapamil
- Amiodarone
2
Q
With what drugs is simvastatin contraindicated?
A
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Erythromycin
- Clarithromycin
- HIV protease inhibitors
- Ciclosporin
3
Q
In what drugs should simvastatin mostly be reduced to 10mg?
A
Most fibrates.
Simvastatin should not be used at all with Gemfibrozil.
Simvastatin dose can be higher with fenofibrate.
