Valentovic Flashcards
Cholestyramine, colesevelam, and colestipol
Bile acid resins
Lowers ONLY cholesterol
Bile acid resins
Enhance hepatic conversion of cholesterol to bile acids
Bile acid resins
Bile acids have negative feedback on _________, rate limiting enzyme
7alpha-hydroxylase
Bile acid resins ______ # of hepatic LDL receptors
Increase
Bile acid resins _______ form must be mixed with liquids and taken with a meal
Powder
GI side effects most common. Interfere with absorption of fat soluble vitamins and/or drugs. Other drugs must be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after
Bile acid resin
Bile acid resins ____ be used during pregnancy. Safe in children ___ or older
Can
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HMG CoA reductase inhibitors are known as
Statins
Statins are ___________ inhibitors and they _____ hepatic LDL receptors
Competitive
Increase
All statins lower ______
Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin also lower _________
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Adversely elevates serum transaminases. Causes muscle weakness, myalgias, and dark brown urine. Associated with elevated CPK
Statins
Statins ____ be used in pregnancy/nursing mothers
Cannot
Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin have longest ____ and can be taken at any time of day
Half life
Maximum endogenous cholesterol synthesis occurs at
Night