PCSK9 inhibitors

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PCSK9 inhibitors

PCSK9 inhibitors are a class of drugs that are used to lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They work by blocking the protein PCSK9, which interferes with the liver's ability to remove LDL (low-density lipoprotein), often referred to as 'bad' cholesterol, from the blood.

Category
Pharmaceuticals
Molecular Formula
Varies by specific drug
Mechanism of Action
PCSK9 inhibitors work by binding to PCSK9 in the blood, preventing it from attaching to LDL receptors on the liver. This increases the number of LDL receptors available to clear LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.
Evidence Grade
A

Other Names

  • Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors

Primary Benefits

  • Lowers LDL cholesterol levels
  • Reduces risk of heart disease

Recommended Dosage

Adults Depends on the specific drug and individual patient condition. Usually administered via injection every 2-4 weeks.

Side Effects

  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Injection site reactions
  • Back pain
  • Allergic reactions

Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease
  • History of stroke

Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Statins
  • Other cholesterol-lowering medications

Key References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4476990/
  • https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1507652
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“a pcsk9 inhibitor is sort of zero protective but it's targeting one specific pathway which is cardiovascular disease and dyslipidemia”

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“The patients that did not have metabolic syndrome, zero, one, or two of the metabolic risk factors did not get any benefit from lowering their cholesterol.”

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“the PCSK9 inhibitors, the most powerful cholesterol-lowering medication we have.”

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“you can take Metformin or an sgt2 inhibitor or a glp1 Agonist and you will directly impact those things you could take uh a pcsk9 inhibitor or a Statin or bidic acid you will directly impact those disease processes you will delay the onset of those diseases and you will reduce the mortality associated with them”

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“The most potent drug of the lot is the PCSK9 inhibitor. So PCSK9, it's a protein that was discovered in the late '90s, is responsible for the degradation of LDL receptors.”

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