This course on Drugs for Hyperlipidemia aims to teach the basic pathophysiology of Hyperlipidemia and various drug categories used to treat it, including HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Niacin, Fibrates, Bile Acid Sequestrants, Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors, and PCSK9 Inhibitors. The teaching method includes a lecture with practice problems to reinforce learning. The intended audience for this course includes students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in pharmacology and lipid-lowering therapy.
Overview
Syllabus
Lab
Drugs for Hyperlipidemia Introduction
Pathophysiology of Hyperlipidemia
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Niacin
Fibrates
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
PCSK-9 Inhibitors
Approach to Lipid Lowering Therapy
Combo Therapy
Drugs for Hyperlipidemia Practice Problems
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