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What is the maximum recommended dose of simvastatin?
What is the maximum recommended dose of simvastatin?
Which statin is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4?
Which statin is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4?
Which statin has a longer plasma half-life enabling flexibility in administration time?
Which statin has a longer plasma half-life enabling flexibility in administration time?
What is the effect of rosuvastatin on HDL-CH in patients with raised TG levels?
What is the effect of rosuvastatin on HDL-CH in patients with raised TG levels?
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What is the observed LDL-CH reduction ceiling for pitavastatin?
What is the observed LDL-CH reduction ceiling for pitavastatin?
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What is the primary purpose of statins in the context of hyperlipidaemias?
What is the primary purpose of statins in the context of hyperlipidaemias?
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What is a known adverse effect of bile acid sequestrants?
What is a known adverse effect of bile acid sequestrants?
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In the ‘Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study’, what was the effect of Simvastatin on LDL cholesterol levels?
In the ‘Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study’, what was the effect of Simvastatin on LDL cholesterol levels?
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Which statement regarding bile acid sequestrants is not true?
Which statement regarding bile acid sequestrants is not true?
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Why might resins be considered less popular in a clinical setting?
Why might resins be considered less popular in a clinical setting?
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What is the purpose of combining laropiprant with nicotinic acid?
What is the purpose of combining laropiprant with nicotinic acid?
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Which side effect is least likely to occur when using nicotinic acid at high doses?
Which side effect is least likely to occur when using nicotinic acid at high doses?
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What is the main risk associated with high doses of nicotinic acid?
What is the main risk associated with high doses of nicotinic acid?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the metabolism of statins?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the metabolism of statins?
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Which side effect is a common consequence of administering full doses of nicotinic acid?
Which side effect is a common consequence of administering full doses of nicotinic acid?
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What percentage reduction in coronary artery disease mortality was observed in the simvastatin group over a 6-year period?
What percentage reduction in coronary artery disease mortality was observed in the simvastatin group over a 6-year period?
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Which enzyme is primarily activated by fibrates, contributing to the lowering of circulating triglycerides?
Which enzyme is primarily activated by fibrates, contributing to the lowering of circulating triglycerides?
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What is one of the effects of activating the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα)?
What is one of the effects of activating the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα)?
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In the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study, what was the percentage reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) with pravastatin?
In the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study, what was the percentage reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) with pravastatin?
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What effect do fibrates have on hepatic triglyceride synthesis?
What effect do fibrates have on hepatic triglyceride synthesis?
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Study Notes
Types of Primary Hyperlipoproteinemias
- Type I: Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency, characterized by very rare occurrence, elevated chylomicrons, and elevated triglycerides.
- Type IIa: Familial hypercholesterolemia (less common), multifactorial, elevated LDL, normal triglycerides.
- Type IIb: Polygenic hypercholesterolemia (most common), multifactorial, elevated LDL and triglycerides.
- Type III: Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia (rare), genetic, elevated IDL, elevated triglycerides.
- Type IV: Hypertriglyceridemia (common), multifactorial and genetic, elevated VLDL, normal LDL.
- Type V: Familial combined hyperlipidemia (less common), genetic, elevated VLDL and LDL, elevated triglycerides.
Classification of Hypolipidemic Drugs
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins): Lower cholesterol synthesis, reduce LDL, increase HDL, and often slightly decrease triglycerides (Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Pitavastatin).
- Bile acid sequestrants (Resins): Bind bile acids, promoting cholesterol excretion, reduce LDL (Cholestyramine, Colestipol).
- Lipoprotein lipase activators (Fibrates): Increase lipoprotein lipase activity, decrease triglycerides, slightly increase HDL (Clofibrate, Gemfibrozil, Bezafibrate, Fenofibrate).
- Nicotinic acid: Reduces VLDL production, raises HDL, lowers LDL and triglycerides.
- Sterol absorption inhibitors: Block cholesterol absorption, lower LDL (Ezetimibe).
Mechanism of Action and Lipid-Lowering Effects of Hypolipidemic Drugs
- Statins: Inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, decrease LDL cholesterol synthesis, increase LDL receptor numbers.
- Bile acid sequestrants: Bind bile acids, increasing bile excretion, leading to increased cholesterol synthesis to compensate, and reduced LDL.
- Fibrates: Activates lipoprotein lipase, increasing VLDL degradation, decreasing triglycerides, and slightly raising HDL.
- Nicotinic acid: Reduces VLDL production, raises HDL, lowers triglycerides and LDL.
- Ezetimibe: Blocks cholesterol absorption, reducing LDL absorption.
Additional Information
- Statins are usually taken at bedtime.
- Statins are primarily metabolized by CYP3A4.
- Some statins are more potent than others at maximum dosages.
- Adverse effects can include muscle aches, gastrointestinal issues, and liver effects
- Monitoring of liver function is recommended with statins.
- Nicotinic acid is often associated with flushing reactions.
- Ezetimibe is usually used in combination with statins to increase the effects of statins.
- CETP inhibitors raise HDL but were found to increase cardiovascular events.
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Explore the different types of primary hyperlipoproteinemias, including their characteristics and classifications. This quiz delves into each type's genetic profiles and lipid elevation patterns, providing a comprehensive understanding of the conditions and their implications.
