Drugs for Dyslipidemia - Treatment and Mechanisms - PDF

Summary

This document provides an overview of drugs used to treat dyslipidemia, covering topics such as lipid handling physiology, treatment goals, and specific medications like statins, bile acid resins, and fibrates. It explores the mechanisms of action for various drugs and their therapeutic uses in managing abnormal lipid levels. The material also details therapeutic strategies and potential adverse effects associated with those treatments.

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DRUGS FOR DYSLIPIDEMIA TOPIC OUTLINE Lipids Lipoproteins Physiology of Handling Lipids Treatment Goals Drugs  Structural Stability of lipoprotein  Act as ligand  Co-factor MOA:  inbihit the synthesis and release of VLDL  Activation LPL...

DRUGS FOR DYSLIPIDEMIA TOPIC OUTLINE Lipids Lipoproteins Physiology of Handling Lipids Treatment Goals Drugs  Structural Stability of lipoprotein  Act as ligand  Co-factor MOA:  inbihit the synthesis and release of VLDL  Activation LPL THANK YOU! 

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