Anti-hyperlipidemic Drugs: Hand Written Notes
Complete handwritten notes on lipid-lowering medications including:
- Statins and their mechanisms
- Fibrates and bile acid sequestrants
- PCSK9 inhibitors
- Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
- Treatment algorithms
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Comprehensive Guide to Anti-hyperlipidemic Drugs
Drug Classifications
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors:
- Atorvastatin
- Rosuvastatin
- Simvastatin
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors:
- Ezetimibe
- PCSK9 Inhibitors:
- Alirocumab
- Evolocumab
- Bile Acid Sequestrants:
- Cholestyramine
Mechanisms of Action
- Inhibition of cholesterol synthesis
- Enhancement of LDL receptor activity
- Reduction of intestinal cholesterol absorption
- Increase in lipoprotein lipase activity
Clinical Applications
- Primary and secondary prevention of CVD
- Familial hypercholesterolemia management
- Combination therapy approaches
- Special population considerations
Special Features Included
- Lipid profile interpretation charts
- Drug comparison tables
- Adverse effect management guidelines
- Monitoring parameters
Recent Advances
- Inclisiran (siRNA therapy)
- Bempedoic acid
- ANGPTL3 inhibitors
- Gene therapy approaches
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