Cholesterol Medications

Question 1

Niaspan

Answer 1

Generic Name: Niacin
Class: Nicotinic Acid Products
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: May cause flushing; Should be taken with food
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 2

Questran

Answer 2

Generic Name: Cholestyramine
Class: Bile Acid Sequestrants
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: May cause constipation; Should be separated from other oral meds at least 1 hour before, or 4 to 6 hours after, depending on med
Dosage Forms: Oral powder for suspension

Question 3

Welchol

Answer 3

Generic Name: Colesevelam
Class: Bile Acid Sequestrants
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: May cause constipation; Pt should separate from other oral meds at least 1 hour before, or 4 to 6 hours after, depending on med; Should take with food
Dosage Forms: Oral powder for suspension, oral solid

Question 4

Antara

Answer 4

Generic Name: Fenofibrate
Class: Fibrates
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Available as many different brand names; Should be taken with a meal
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 5

Lopid

Answer 5

Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
Class: Fibrates
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Should be taken with a meal
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 6

Lipitor

Answer 6

Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interacts with grapefruit and certain medications (cimetidine, digoxin, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 7

Mevacor

Answer 7

Generic Name: Lovastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statins)
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interacts with grapefruit and certain meds (erythromycin, ketoconazole, etc); IR version must be taken with food
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 8

Livalo

Answer 8

Generic Name: Pitavastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interacts with certain meds (cimetidine, cyclosporine, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 9

Pravachol

Answer 9

Generic Name: Pravastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interacts with certain meds (cimetidine, cyclosporine, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 10

Crestor

Answer 10

Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interacts with certain meds (cimetidine, cyclosporine, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 11

Zocor

Answer 11

Generic Name: Simvastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interacts with grapefruit and certain meds (erythromycin, ketoconazole, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 12

Praluent

Answer 12

Generic Name: Alirocumab
Class: PCSK9 Inhibitors
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Can cause injection site reactions
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 13

Repatha

Answer 13

Generic Name: Evolocumab
Class: PCSK 9 Inhibitors
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Can cause injection site reactions
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 14

Zetia

Answer 14

Generic Name: Ezetimibe
Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: Interact with certain meds (cyclosporine, etc)
Dosage Forms: oral solid

Question 15

Vascepa

Answer 15

Generic Name: Icosapent Ethyl
Class: Fish oils
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: May cause bleeding, especially if taken with other blood thinners (warfarin, xarelto, etc); Use with caution in pt allergic to fish and/or shellfish; Should take with food
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 16

Lovaza

Answer 16

Generic Name: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Class: Fish oils
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: May cause bleeding, especially if taken with other blood thinners (warfarin, xarelto, etc); Use with caution with pt allergic to fish and/or shellfish
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 17

Vytorin

Answer 17

Generic Name: Ezetimibe/ Simvastatin
Class: Ezetimibe (cholesterol absorption inhibitor)/ Simvastatin (statin)
Indications: Dyslipidemia
Special Considerations: See individual considerations
Dosage Forms: Oral solid