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Lipid-Reducing Drugs
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
10/10/2008
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atorvastatin (Lipitor)

 Definition
  1. decreases LDL, increases HDL
  2. NO GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
  3. Report muscle pain/weakness
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cholestyramine (Questran)

 Definition
  1. Administer meds 2h before or 4h after
  2. Check bowel sounds
  3. GI side effects
  4. Mix w/ non-carbonated beverages, liquid foods
Term

gemfibrozil (Lopid)

 Definition
  1. reduces VLDL, increases HDL
  2. GI side effects
  3. Contraindicated w/ liver, renal, gallbladder disease
  4. May cause bleeding w/ anti-coagulants
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nicotinic acid (Niacin)

 Definition
  1. decreases LDL
  2. SE = flushing/hot flashes
  3. Take 1 aspirin 30m before
  4. GI side effects
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