selective inhibitor of sterol absorption via NPC1L1; reduces cholesterol into cell; cell produces more LDL receptors
Ezetimibe MOA?
colestipol, cholestyramine, colesevelam
Which drugs are Bile acid sequestrants? (3)
a large polymeric cation exchange-resin that prevents the reabsorption of bile acids; increases LDL receptor to bring cholesterol in and convert to bile
Bile Acid Sequestrant MOA?
decreased compensatory response
Bile Acid Sequestrant +Stain =
digitalis, thiazides, warfarin, folic acid, aspirin, ezetimibe, pravastatin, fluvastatin, ascorbic acid
Bile Acid Sequestrants impair the absorption of which drugs? (9)
1h before; 2-4 h after
How should additional medication be given when taking BAS?