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Miscellanous Cholesterol Agents – Test Prep and Practice Pearls
In this episode, we explore several important non-statin cholesterol-lowering therapies, focusing on their mechanisms, clinical uses, and practical considerations for patient care.
We start with bile acid sequestrants, also known as resins, including cholestyramine, colestipol, and colesevelam. These medications lower LDL cholesterol by binding bile acids in the gut, prompting the liver to use more cholesterol to make new bile acids. They are effective for LDL reduction but may cause gastrointestinal side effects and have drug interaction considerations.
Next, we cover niacin (vitamin B3)…
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