Increased elimination of cholesterol

Dr. Kyriacou explains that this is a good answer as it would reduce LDL levels, but this is not the accepted mechanism for statins. Bile acid sequestrants increase faecal elimination of bile acids; that is a different class of drugs.

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Grapefruit-simvastatin (statin) interaction

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Glyceryl trinitrate (organic nitrate)
Digoxin (digitalis, positive inotropic drug)
Increased elimination of cholesterol
Sacubitril-valsartan (ARNI)
Ramipril (ACE inhibitor)
Emergency Department
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Glyceryl trinitrate (organic nitrate)
Decreased levels of HDL
Emergency Department
Decreased absorption of dietary cholesterol
Decreased absorption of dietary cholesterol
Increased LDL uptake in hepatocytes
Warfarin may be commenced as an alternative to apixaban
Increased elimination of cholesterol

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