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Qestion | Answer |
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Who decreases LDL the most | Statins |
who increases HDL the most | nicotinic acid |
who decreases TGs the most | nicotinic and fibric acids |
what are the side effects of statins | myopathy and increased liver enzymes |
what are the side effects of bile acid sequestrants | GI distress and Decreased absorption of other drugs |
Side effects of Nicotinic Acid | Flushing, hyperglycemia and uricemia with upper GI distress and hepatotoxicity |
what are the side effects of fibric acids | dyspepsia, gallstones, myopathy |
what are the contraindications with statins | liver disease or some other drugs |
Contraindications with Bile acid sequestrants | TG above 400 relative if over 200 |
what is the contraindication of nicotinic acid | liver disease, gout, diabetes, hyperuricemia, and peptic ulcer disease |
contraindications of fibric acid | renal disease and hepatic disease |