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11/02/2010

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Term
Lovastatin
Definition

Anti-lipid

Statin

inhibit HMC-CoA Reductace

 

decreases plasma LDLs

cardio protective

Term
Cholestyramine
Definition

anti lipid

bile acid resin

 

interfered with absoprtion of lipid vitamins and drugs

Safest anti lipid

Term
Niacin
Definition

anti lipid

over the counter

 

inhibits lypolysis of triglycerides in adipose tissue

reduces LDLs

increases HDLs

Hepatotoxic at useful dosages

Term
Ezetimibe
Definition

Anti lipid

inhibits cholesterol absorption at brush border

Interferes with NPCILI

 

administered w/ statins

Term
Clofibrate
Definition

Anti lipid

PPAR activator

 

activates peroxisome proliferator activated receptor

reduces plasma triglycerides

 

SFX: gallstones can lead to myopathy like statins

first choice in severe triglyceridemia

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