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Flashcards in XI- Anti-Cholesterol Agents Deck (7)
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1
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lowers LDL, SE: hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy

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Simvastatin

2
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Bile acid binding resin, lowers LDL, SE: constipation, steatorrhea, contraindicated in hyperTG

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Cholestyramine

3
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Cholesterol absorption blocker, lowers LDL

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Ezetimide

4
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Reduces all building blocks for hyperlipidemia, increases HDL, lowers LDL and TG, SE: flushing, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia

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Niacin

5
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PPAR-α activator, upregulates lipoprotein lipase, lowers TG, SE: gallstones, additive myopathy

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Gemfibrozil (Fibrate)

6
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Use of statins in coronary artery disease

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stabilize the plaque

7
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Drugs that cause flushing

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Vancomycin, Adenosine, Niacin,CCBs