Antihyperlipidemic Brand Generic Drug Match Quiz
Cholesterol Medications Tips
- Statins = most commonly prescribed; first-line therapy.
- Ezetimibe (Zetia) = often added to statins.
- Fibrates & Omega-3s = more for high triglycerides.
- PCSK9 inhibitors = injectable, for high-risk or statin-intolerant patients.
- Niacin = not commonly used due to flushing and liver side effects.
