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1. Used in children aged 9-11 and 19-21, and adults every ASCVD Risk
5 years after 20, with greater risk for those with dia- Score
betes and a risk score >7.5%
2. Can be used in pregnancy/breastfeeding, as Ezetimibe Use
monotherapy or adjunct therapy with a statin or fi-
brate
3. Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor that lowers choles- Ezetimibe
terol levels by decreasing absorption from the small
intestine, without affecting triglycerides
4. Non-drug measures to lower LDL, including diet, exer- Lifestyle Changes
cise, weight control, and smoking cessation for High Choles-
terol
5. Non-statins like fibrates, ezetimibe, bile acid seques- Minimizing Side
trants, or statins for generally well-tolerated side ef- Effects
fects
6. Direct relaxant effect on vascular smooth muscles, Organic Nitrates
dilation of coronary vessels, reduction of preload and Therapeutic Ac-
afterload, and promotion of vasodilation tion
7. Inhibited by CYP3A4 inhibitors, increasing the risk of Ranolazine Con-
torsades de pointes, including grapefruit juice, HIV traindications
protease inhibitors, macrolide antibiotics, azole anti-
fungal drugs, and some CCB
8. Avoid in children under 10 Statin Prescription
Age
9. Promotes relaxation of coronary artery spasm, in- CCB Role in Vari-
creasing cardiac oxygen supply ant Angina
10. Aldosterone antagonist that promotes myocardial re- HF Worsening
modeling and fibrosis to help with symptoms Symptoms Med-
ication
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11. Promotes relaxation of peripheral arterioles, decreas- CCB Stable Angi-
ing afterload and reducing cardiac oxygen demand na
12. Prescribe a BB to help with increased heart rate Nitro Patches Side
Effect Response
13. When not used correctly, they lead to increased side CYP450 Inhibitors
effects, adverse reactions, and toxicity and Reducers
14. In patients with infrequent flareups (less than three Gouty Arthritis
per year), NSAIDs are the first line agent for relieving Treatment Deci-
pain sion
15. Prescribe a glucocorticoid (prednisone) or make di- Gouty Arthritis
etary changes NSAID Ineffective-
ness
16. Considered for long term treatment if a person has Colchicine Long
three or more gouty attacks per year Term Treatment
17. Should not be taken with statins or CYP3A4 inhibitors Colchicine Con-
traindications
18. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myelosuppression, my- Colchicine Ad-
opathy, and rhabdomyolysis verse Effects
19. Can lead to severe cutaneous adverse reaction Allopurinol Long
(SCAR) with symptoms like rash, fever, eosinophilia, Term Effect
and liver and kidney function issues
20. Should be co-administered with NSAIDs or colchicine Febuxostat
Co-Administration
21. Erosion and irreversible joint damage, renal damage, Untreated Gout
and tophi formation Complications
22. Minimize risk of esophagitis by swallowing the pill Alendronate Pa-
whole with a full glass of water, then sitting up for at tient Education
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