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antihyperlipidemic drugs

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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors: Action   inhibits the manufacture of cholesterol or promotes the breakdown of cholesterol  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors: Adverse reaction   Headache, insomnia, photosensitivity, constipation  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors: contraindication   with serious liver disorders  
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Who are at risk for myopathy?   patients taking cyclosporine, Asian patients, and patients with severe renal insufficiency  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors interaction with macrolides, erythromycin, clarithromycin   increased risk of severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors interaction with Amiodarone   increased risk for myopathy and for severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors interaction with Niacin   increased risk for severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors interaction with Protease inhibitors   elevated plasma levels of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors interaction with Verapamil   increased risk for myopathy  
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HMG-CoA reductase Inhibitors interaction with Warfarin   increased anticoagulant effect  
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Bile   manufactured and secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, emulsifies fat and lipids as these products pass through the intestine  
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Cholestyramine powder preparation   mixed in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water or noncarbonated beverage and shaken vigorously; can be mixed with highly fluid soups or pulpy fruits  
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Colestipol granules   must be mixed in liquids, soup, cereals, carbonated beverages, or pulpy fruits; 90 mL of liquid and stir slowly, granules will not dissolve, rinse glass with water and drink all med  
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Colestipol tablets   swallow whole, one at a time, with a full glass of water or other fluid; not chewed, cut or crushed  
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Bile Acid Resin precautions   sipping or holding the liquid preparations in the mouth can cause tooth discoloration or enamel decay  
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Bile Acid Resin side effects   constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, and distention; may subside with continued therapy  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants:Adverse Reactions   Aggravation of hemorrhoids; flatulence; nausea; vitamin K malabsorption  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants: Precautions   with liver disease and kidney disease  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants interaction with Anticoagulants   Decreased effect of the anticoagulant (cholestyramine)  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants interaction with Thyroid hormone   Loss of efficacy of thyroid; also hypothyroidism (particularly with cholestyramine)  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants interaction with Ursodiol   Reduced absorption of ursodiol (particularly cholestyramine and colestipol)  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants interaction with Aspirin, clindamycin, penicillin G, tetracycline, clofibrate, niacin, digitalis glycosides   decresed serum level or decreased GI absorption  
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Bile Acid Sequestrants interaction with Furosemide, thiazide diuretics, hydrocortisone, methyldopa propranolol, phenytoin   decresed serum level or decreased GI absorption  
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Fibric Acid Derivatives: Action   increases escretion of cholesterol in the feces; reduces the production of triglycerides  
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Fibric Acid Derivatives: Adverse Reactions   observe caution while driving  
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Fibric Acid derivatives: Contraindications   in patients with significant hepatic or renal dysfunction or primary biliary cirrhosis  
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Miscellaneous Antihyperlipidemic Drugs: Action   Ezetimibe inhibits absorption of cholesterol  
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Miscellaneous Antihyperlipidemic Drugs: Adverse Reactions   severe generalized flushing of the skin, sensation of warmth, severe itching or tingling  
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Nursing preadministration assessment of a patient receiving an antihyperlipidemic drug   take a dietary history; vital signs; weight  
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Nursing ongoing assessment of a patient receiving an antihyperlipidemic drug   glucose and vital signs  
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Nursing process: Implementation for Constipation   increase fluid intake, eat foods high in dietary fiber, exercise daily, may need to add a stool softener  
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When should statins be taken?   evening  
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