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Week 1: Hyperlipidemia Flashcards

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Atorvastatin

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Lipitor

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Fluvastatin

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Lescol XL

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Lovastatin

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Mevacor

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Pitavastatin

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Livalo

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Pravastatin

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Pravachol

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Rosuvastatin

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Crestor

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Simvastatin

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Zocor

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Atorvastatin

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hyperlipidemia, atherosclerotic cv disease, familial hypercholesterolemia

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Atorvastatin MOA

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statins are hmg-coa reductase inhibitors, inhibit conversion of hmg-coa to mevalonate, increasing LDL receptors

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atorvastatin contraindications

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breastfeeding, active liver diseases

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Atorvastatin ADR

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myopathy, diarrhea, rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity

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atorvastatin key PK/PD

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short half life (administer at night), most are lipophilic –> higher risk of muscle pain

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which 2 statins have a much longer half life than others?

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atorvastatin, rosuvastatin

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hydrophilic statins

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rosuvastatin, pravastatin

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atorvastatin DDI

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most statins are metabolized by CYP3A4- inhibitors such as azoles and amiodaron and inducers such as phenytoin and rifampin interact

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atorvastatin cholesterol impacts

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decreases: cholesterol synthesis, total cholesterol, LDL, TG, CRP
increases: LDL receptor expression, HDL

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Atorvastatin pleiotropic effects

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improved endothelial function, atherosclerotic stabilization, decreased inflammation, inhibition of thrombogenic response

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high intensity statins

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atorvastatin 40-80 mg
rosuvastatin 20-40 mg

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low intensity statins

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simvastatin 10mg
pravastatin 10-20 mg
lovastatin 20 mg
fluvastatin 20-40 mg
pitavastatin 1 mg

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moderate intensity statins

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atorvastatin 10-20 mg
rosuvastatin 5-10 mg
simvastatin 20-40 mg
pravastatin 40-80 mg
lovastatin 40 mg
fluvastatin 80 mg
pitavastatin 2-4 mg

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statins metabolized by CYP2C9

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fluvastatin, rosuvastatin

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statins metabolized by CYP3A4

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atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin

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other statin metabolization

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rosuvastatin: CYP2C19 and CYP2C9
pitavastatin: glucuronidation
pravastatin: sulfation

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lipophilic statins

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atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pitavastatin, simvastatin

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fasting lipid panel

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statin monitoring technique. monitor 4-12 weeks after initiation or therapy change. then monitor 3-12 months as needed

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transaminases (ALT,AST)

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statin monitoring technique
measures baseline, may measure in patients with symptoms that suggest hepatotoxicity

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monitor for new-onset diabetes

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to measure statin effects- especially in patients already with pre-diabetes risk

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organic anion transporting polypeptide IBI (OATPIBI)

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mediates uptake of statins for hepatic metabolism and biliary excretion

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c.88G*5 and *15

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low activity haplotype that increases statin plasma exposure and increases risk for myalgia

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c88G*Ib

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high activity haplotype that decreases statin plasma exposure- no clear effect

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CPIC guidelines for low functioning haplotype

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avoid simvastatin or use lower doses

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ezetimibe

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cholesterol inhibitor: Zetia

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ezetimibe indication

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hyperlipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia

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ezetimibe moa

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inhibits absorption of cholesterol at brush border of small intestine via niemann-pick CI-like I

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ezetimibe contraindications

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gallbladder disease, severe hepatic dysfunction

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ezetimibe ADR

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urti, diarrhea, arthralgia (joint pain), sinusitis, pain in extremities, rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity

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ezetimibe key PK/PD

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enterohepatic circulation, long half-life (almost a day)

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ezetimibe DDI

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plasma concentrations are much lower when administered with fibrates or cholestyramine

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ezetimibe cholesterol impact

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decreases: total cholesterol, LDL (more so with statin), ApoB, TG
increases: LDL

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aliocrumab

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PCSK-9 inhibitor- praluent

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evolocumab

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PCKS-9 inhibitor- repatha

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PCKS-9 inhibitor indications

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hyperlipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia

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PCKS-9 inhibitor MOA

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human monoclonal antibody that binds to PCKS9 and increases available LDL receptors

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PCKS-9 inhibitor ADR

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nasopharyngitis, influenza, urti, injection site rxns, back pain

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PCKS-9 inhibitor key PK/PD

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subcutaneous injections every 2-4 weeks

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PCKS-9 inhibitor impact on cholesterol

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decreases: total cholesterol, LDL, ApoB, TG, Lp(a)
increases: HDL

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Inclisiran

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RNAI inhibitor of PCKS-9- Leqvio

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Inclisiran indications

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prevention of atherosclerotic cv disease, familial hypercholesterolemia

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Inclisiran MOA

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small-interfering rna (sirna) LDL-C lowering therapy, blocks PCKS-9 synthesis

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Inclisiran contraindications

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pregnancy

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Inclisiran ADR

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injection site rxns, arthralgia

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Inclisiran key points

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subcutaneous injection into abdomen, upper arm, or thigh once then in 3 months, then q6mo after
cannot be self administered or administered at pharmacy

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Inclisiran impact on cholesterol

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decreases: LDL

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Bempedoic acid

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ATP citrate lysase inhibitor- nexletol

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bempedoic acid indication

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prevention of atherosclerotic cv disease, familial hypercholesterolemia

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bempedoic acid MOA

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ACL inhibitor- decreases cholesterol synthesis and lowers LDL in blood via upregulation of ldl receptors

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bempedoic acid contraindications

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pregnancy

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bempedoic acid ADR

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hyperuricemia –> gout flares with prior history, tendon rupture

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bempedoic acid DDI

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increases concentrations of pravastatin (max dose=40mg) and simvastatin (max dose = 20mg)

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bempedoic acid impact on cholesterol

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decreases: LDL (more so with statin)

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colesevelam

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bile acid sequestrant- welchol

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colestipol

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bile acid sequestrant- colestid

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cholestyramine

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bile acid sequestrant- prevalite, questran

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colesevelam indications

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hyperlipidemia

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colesevelam moa

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binds with bile acids in the intestine to form insoluble complex eliminated in the feces

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colesevelam contraindications

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history of bowel obstruction, triglycerides>500mg/dL, hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis

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coleselevam ADR

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constipation, dyspepsia (indigestion), nausea, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction

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coleselevam key PK/PD

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drugs do not absorb, excreted in feces

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coleselevam DDI

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impacts drug absorption for most medications- take 1 hour before or 2 hours after BAS

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coleselevam key points

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take with food- mix packet in water or swallow tablets with liquid, most need to be started on a low dose and increased

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coleselevam impact on cholesterol

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decreases: LDL
increases: VLDL (may increase TG)

70
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omega-3 ethyl esters

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lovaza

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icosapent ethyl

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vascepa (omega 3)

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omega 3 impact on cholesterol

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decreases: TG
increases: HDL, may increase LDL

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Fenofibrate

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fibric acid- antara, fenoglide

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gemfibrozil

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lopid

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fenofibrate MOA

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activate PPARa (peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha)- decreases TG, increases LDL particle size which are catabolized rapidly

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fenofibrate contraindications

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gallbladder disease

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fenofibrate ADR

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abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased transaminases, hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis (increased risk with statin use)

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fenofibrate key PK/PD

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gemfibrozil has a much shorter half life than fenofibrate

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fenofibrate DDI

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increase risk of myopathy with statin use (worse in gemfibrozil)

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fenofibrate impact on cholesterol

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decreases: TG, LDL (or increases)
increases: HDL, LDL (potentially)

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Niacin

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antilipemic- niaspan

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niacin MOA

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`not well defined- decreases synthesis of VLDL and LDL

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niacin contraindications

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severe hepatic dysfunction, peptic ulcer disease

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niacin ADR

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flushing, headache, hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis

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niacin key points

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start at low dose and slowly increase over time to decrease side effects (flushing), avoid alcohol and spicy foods, this is vitamin B3

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Niacin impact on cholesterol

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decreases: LDL, TG
increases: HDL

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those who may not benefit from lipid lowering therapy for primary prevention

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1) anyone under the age of 39- unless they have a history of ASCVD, hypercholesterolemia, or LDL levels above 160 mg/dL
2) patients over the age of 75

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groups who benefit from lipid lowering therapy for primary prevention

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1) all patients with LDL levels greater than or equal to 190 mg/dL
2) patients 40-75 years of age with diabetes
3) patients 40-75 years with LDL levels above 70, but less than 190- without diabetes

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high risk ASCVD patients

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LDL levels above 190, ASCVD risk score above 7.5%

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high risk therapy goals

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lower LDL 50% or greater, LDL < 100 mg/dL, non-HDL <103mg/dL

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high risk treatment

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1) high intensity statin (atorvastatin 40-80. rosuvastatin 20-40)
2) ezetimibe (if less than 25% additional reduction needed) and/or PCSK9 (>25% additional reduction)
3) bempedoic (addition 17% needed) acid or inclisiran (>17% needed- should not be used with PCSK9)

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moderate risk patients

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patients 40-75 years with diabetes, with LDL 70< and <190, can be high risk based on ASCVD risk

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moderate risk treatment goals

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LDL lowered 30-49%, LDL <100mg/dL, non HDL < 130

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moderate risk treatment plan

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1) moderate intensity statin
2)high intensity statin
3) ezetimibe

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