Week 6 - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor Flashcards
1
Q
Zetia
A
ezetimibe
2
Q
ezetimibe/simvastatin
A
Vytorin
3
Q
What are the FDA approved indications for CAIs?
A
hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia and homozygous sitosterolemia (lipid disorder)
4
Q
What are the adverse effects for CAIs?
A
GI and URTI
5
Q
What drugs interact with CAIs?
A
bile acid sequestrant and fibrates
6
Q
CAI use should be avoided in
A
hepatic impairment
7
Q
CAIs have what type of monitoring?
A
should be taken at the same time daily
8
Q
Patients taking a CAI should report what symptoms?
A
vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, change in appetite
