LIPID LOWERING AGENTS Flashcards

1
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statins

  • lovastatin
  • pravastatin
  • simvastatin
  • atorvastatin
  • rosuvastatin
A

mevalonate synthesis

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2
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PCSK9 inhibitors

  • Alirocumab
  • Evolocumab
A

LDL-receptor degradation

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3
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niacin

A

adipose lipolysis

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4
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fibrates

  • gemfibrozil
  • bezafibrate
  • fenofibrate
A

LPL upregulation

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5
Q

ezetimibe

A

cholesterol absorption

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6
Q

bile acid resins

  • cholestyramine
  • colestipol
  • colesevelam
A

bile acid resins

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