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HMG-CoA reductase: effect on lipids, side effects
- dec LDL, dec trigs
- inc LFTs
- myositis
- warfarin potentiation
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Lipoprotein lipase stimulators: effect on lipids, side effects
- dec trigs, inc HDL
- GI upset
- cholelithiasis
- myositis
- inc LFTs
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Ezetimibe: effect on lipids, side effects
- dec LDL
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- watch out for angioedema
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Niacin: effect on lipids, side effects
- inc HDL, dec LDL
- skin flushing
- paresthesias
- pruritus
- GI upset
- inc LFTs
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Cholestyramine, colestipol: effect on lipids, side effects
- dec LDL
- constipation, GI upset
- LFT abnormalities
- myalgias
- dec absoprtion of other drugs
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Antihypertensive for diabetics c proteinuria
ACEi or ARB
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Antihypertensive for CHF pts
- beta blockers
- ACEi or ARB
- diuretics
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Antihypertensive for MI pts
- beta blockers without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
- ACEi
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Antihypertensive for pts c osteoporosis
thiazide
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beta blockers: side effects
- hypokalemia: muscle weakness, arrythmia, EKG changes
- headache
- tremor
- palpitation
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drug fever: usual culprits
- occurs 1-2 wks after exposure
- anticonvulsants
- TMP-SMX
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Trastuzumab: what does it do, side effects
- monoclonal antibody used to treat HER2+ breast cancer
- cardiotoxicity- perform echo before giving
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