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Labels: Statin Intolerance

Think "LOWER IS BETTER" for LDL in high CV risk patients

Think "LOWER IS BETTER" for LDL in high CV risk patients

Overview As a cardiovascular pharmacist, there is an ongoing debate regarding the nece…
Coenzyme Q10 for STATIN intolerance

Coenzyme Q10 for STATIN intolerance

Introduction As a community pharmacist, patients will ask you more about Coenzyme Q10 …
Be aware of the role of STATINS in children

Be aware of the role of STATINS in children

Overview As a clinical pharmacist, you should be familiar with the Role of statins in …
Approach to STATIN intolerance

Approach to STATIN intolerance

As a pharmacist, you should know how to deal with statin muscle pain . Mounting evidence …
Focus on DIET and exercise for high triglycerides

Focus on DIET and exercise for high triglycerides

As a nutrition pharmacy specialist, you will see more focus on diet and exercise for hig…
Ensure your DIABETIC patients are on statin

Ensure your DIABETIC patients are on statin

Many eligible adults with diabetes aren’t on a statin . We know that statins reduce card…
Start with HIGH-dose atorvastatin after stroke

Start with HIGH-dose atorvastatin after stroke

New evidence will spark questions about whether to aim for an LDL goal in patients with a…
Evaluate the need for NON-statins

Evaluate the need for NON-statins

As a hospital pharmacist, you will continue to see LESS use of non-statins (niacin, etc) …
How to manage HYPERtriglyceridemia

How to manage HYPERtriglyceridemia

Questions will come up about how to manage high triglycerides, due to recent guidance fro…
How to handle statin muscle pain?

How to handle statin muscle pain?

As a pharmacist, you may know that up to 30% of statin patients get muscle pain, cramps, …
How to deal with statin interaction?

How to deal with statin interaction?

Statin INRERACTION alerts continue to cause confusion. We know to watch for the more pro…
When should statins be prescribed for patients younger than 40 years old?

When should statins be prescribed for patients younger than 40 years old?

When should statins be used in adults under age 40? ― Statins clearly improve outcomes r…
Optimization of lipids in CARDIOvascular patients

Optimization of lipids in CARDIOvascular patients

Overview Focus on statin dose statin dose instead of LDL levels. It's not about a…
Pharmacology of HMG-CoA inhibitors (Statins)

Pharmacology of HMG-CoA inhibitors (Statins)

Therapeutic actions HMG-CoA inhibitors are antihyperlipidemic. They are a fungal metab…

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